take a reef in en · VERB
Meanings
- To reduce the surface area of a sail by folding or rolling part of it, typically to handle stronger winds and maintain stability.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| taking a reef in | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| took a reef in | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| taken a reef in | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| takes a reef in | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |