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taken a reef in

taken a reef in is the past participle of take a reef in.

Meaning of take a reef in

Verb

take a reef in (third-person singular simple present takes a reef in, present participle taking a reef in, simple past took a reef in, past participle taken a reef in)

  1. To reduce the surface area of a sail by folding or rolling part of it, typically to handle stronger winds and maintain stability.

Questions about taken a reef in

What is taken a reef in the past participle of?
Taken a reef in is the past participle of take a reef in.

Words near taken a reef in in the dictionary

  1. taken a pitch
  2. taken a powder
  3. taken a pull
  4. taken a rain check
  5. taken a raincheck
  6. taken a reef in
  7. taken a ride to Tyburn
  8. taken a risk
  9. taken a run at
  10. taken a seat
  11. taken a shining to

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