reva — meaning in English

English meaning

• reef noun A ridge of rock, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the sea.
• slip verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
• tear verb To pull something apart or make a hole in it by force.

Senses

reva is used for these senses in English:

• reef (nautical) To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
• slip A twig or shoot; a cutting.
• stolon (botany) A shoot that grows along the ground and produces roots at its nodes; a runner.
• tear A hole or break caused by tearing.

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.

slip — full definition

1. verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
2. verb To move, put, or go somewhere quickly, quietly, or without being noticed.
3. noun A small piece of paper, often used for a form, receipt, or brief note.
4. noun A minor and usually unintentional mistake.
5. noun A woman's undergarment worn beneath a dress, or a pillowcase-like fabric cover.

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