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takes a reef in

takes a reef in is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 takes a reef in

What is takes a reef in the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes a reef in is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a reef in.

Words near takes a reef in in the dictionary

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

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