adj
reefed
Reefed (adj) means having part of a sail tied up in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
adj
1
Having part of a sail tied up in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
2
Semi-deployed, with the canopy initially restricted from fully opening, in order to avoid subjecting the canopy to excessive air loads or the payload to excessive g-forces from fully deploying at high airspeed.
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What is the meaning of reefed?
"reefed" (adj) means having part of a sail tied up in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
What are the different meanings of reefed?
"reefed" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having part of a sail tied up in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind; 2. Semi-deployed, with the canopy initially restricted from fully opening, in order to avoid subjecting the canopy to excessive air loads or the payload to excessive g-forces from fully deploying at high airspeed.