adj
reefed
Reefed (adj) means Describes a sail that has been partly rolled up or tied, to make it smaller in strong wind.
adj
1
Describes a sail that has been partly rolled up or tied, to make it smaller in strong wind.
2
Describes a parachute that opens only partly at first, so the canopy and its load are not put under too much strain when travelling fast.
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What is the meaning of reefed?
"reefed" (adj) means describes a sail that has been partly rolled up or tied, to make it smaller in strong wind.
What are the different meanings of reefed?
"reefed" has 2 main meanings: 1. Describes a sail that has been partly rolled up or tied, to make it smaller in strong wind; 2. Describes a parachute that opens only partly at first, so the canopy and its load are not put under too much strain when travelling fast.
