arrecife — meaning in English

English meaning

• reef noun A ridge of rock, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the sea.
• shelf noun A flat board fixed to a wall or cabinet, used for holding or displaying objects.

Senses

arrecife is used for these senses in English:

• reef A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water.
• shelf A reef, sandbar, or shoal.

reef — full definition

1. noun A ridge of rock, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the sea.
2. noun A section of a sail that can be rolled up and tied down to reduce its area in strong wind.
3. verb To reduce the area of a sail by rolling or folding part of it.

shelf — full definition

1. noun A flat board fixed to a wall or cabinet, used for holding or displaying objects.
2. noun A ledge or flat area that juts out, such as underwater rock or ice.

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