reef

n : a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the

water

v 1: lower and bring partially inboard, as of a mast on a

sailboat

2: roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area

3: reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef

geef

(Ostensibly from "gefingerpoken") {mung}.

See also {blinkenlights}.

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(1995-01-18)