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The answer REEFING has 3 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of reefing in various dictionaries:
verb - lower and bring partially inboard
verb - roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
verb - reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
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| Possible Crossword Clues |
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| Adjusting, freeing, or gathering sails |
| Shortening (eg, topmast) |
| Adjusting, freeing and gathering up sails |
| Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
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| Mar 2 2009 The Guardian - Cryptic crossword |
| Mar 12 2004 The Times - Concise |
| Jun 10 2002 The Telegraph - Cryptic |
| Possible Dictionary Clues |
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| take in one or more reefs of (a sail). |
| The process of reefing (taking in a sail) an act of reefing also used of clothing. |
| A reef (seam of quartz). |
| Present participle of reef. |
| A ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea. |
| Each of the several strips across a sail which can be taken in or rolled up to reduce the area exposed to the wind. |
| Take in one or more reefs of (a sail) |
| Reefing description |
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| Reefing is the means of reducing the area of a sail, usually by folding or rolling one edge of the canvas in on itself. The converse operation, removing the reef, is called "shaking it out." Reefing improves the performance of sailing vessels in strong winds, and is the primary safety precaution in rough weather. Reefing sails improves vessel stability and minimizes the risk of damage to the sail or other gear. Proper skills in and equipment for reefing are crucial to averting the dangers of capsizing or broaching in heavy weather. |