plural of reef rash

A reef separated from the adjacent coast by a channel or lagoon.

A knot used to securely tie two pieces of rope together, or to reef sails.

A reef formed by compacted coral skeletons

Rhinecanthus rectangulus, a species of triggerfish.

(nautical) A short line, stitched through a sail, for tying a reef

plural of reef-band

(nautical) A piece of canvas sewn across a sail to strengthen it in the part where the eyelet holes for reefing are made.

(nautical) A small rope used to reef square sails by being passed spirally round the yard and through the holes of the reef.

(nautical) A bowsprit so rigged that it can easily be run in or shortened by sliding inboard, as in cutters.