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taking a reef in

taking a reef in is the present participle and gerund 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 taking a reef in

What is taking a reef in the present participle and gerund of?
Taking a reef in is the present participle and gerund of take a reef in.

Words near taking a reef in in the dictionary

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

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