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Wildlife in Montana, US
The Reef Fire was a wildfire that was started by a lightning strike and took place in the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana in the United States, near
Reef_Fire
Genus of hydrozoans
compound coral). Reproduction in fire corals is more complex than in other reef-building corals. It begins when the polyp of fire coral releases a medusa. This
Fire_coral
Ghost town in Utah, United States
Silver Reef is a ghost town in Washington County, Utah, United States, about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of St. George and 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Leeds
Silver_Reef,_Utah
Species of fish
The reef triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus), also known as the rectangular triggerfish, wedgetail triggerfish or by its Hawaiian name humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa
Reef_triggerfish
1988 Chinese naval victory over Vietnam
The Johnson South Reef skirmish took place on 14 March 1988 between military forces of China and Vietnam, on the Johnson South Reef in the Union Banks
Johnson_South_Reef_skirmish
Species of fish
common names including fire goby, magnificent fire fish, fire dartfish, or red fire goby, is a species of dartfish native to coral reefs of the Indian and
Nemateleotris_magnifica
2025 film by James Cameron
Avatar: Fire and Ash is a 2025 American epic science fiction film directed by James Cameron from a screenplay he co-wrote with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver
Avatar:_Fire_and_Ash
External territory of Australia
The reefs are also an important habitat for fish, sea cucumbers, turtles, and other species. Illegal fishing and introduced species, including fire ants
Ashmore_and_Cartier_Islands
Fish which live amongst or in close relation to coral reefs
Coral reef fish are fish which live amongst or in close relation to coral reefs. Coral reefs form complex ecosystems with tremendous biodiversity. Among
Coral_reef_fish
Ring-shaped coral reef
island subsides, the coral fringing reef becomes a barrier reef that is detached from the island. Eventually, the reef and the small coral islets on top
Atoll
Reef in the South China Sea
Commodore Reef, also known as Rizal Reef (Filipino: Bahura ng Rizal; Malay: Terumbu Laksamana; Vietnamese: Đá Công Đo; Mandarin Chinese: 司令礁; pinyin: Sīlìng
Commodore_Reef
Coral reef ecosystem of Tobago
reef ecosystems. The Buccoo Reef, the Culloden Reed and Speyside Reef are the three largest coral reef marine ecosystems in Tobago. The Buccoo Reef is
Buccoo_Reef
Airport in Fiery Cross Reef
copied the English name "Fiery Cross Reef" and translated it as 十字火礁 / Shizi huo jiao (literally Fire Cross Reef). This name was published on an official
Fiery_Cross_Reef
United States lighthouse tender
decided to try to anchor Cedar 500 yards (460 m) downwind of Vanderbilt Reef, fire a line to Princess Sophia, and then evacuate all on board by breeches
USLHT_Cedar
Marine invertebrates
These aggregations are often referred to as "reefs," but differ structurally and functionally. Deep sea reefs are sometimes referred to as "mounds," which
Deep-water_coral
Wildfires in Montana
593 acres (4,692 ha) Reef Fire, Bob Marshall Wilderness, Flathead National Forest, 10,658 acres (4,313 ha) Crucifixion Creek Fire, near Heart Butte, Montana
2017_Montana_wildfires
2017 wildfire in Montana, United States
the next two days. By the morning of September 5, the Reef Fire merged into the Rice Ridge Fire. That evening, mandatory evacuation orders were lifted
Rice_Ridge_Fire
Cultivation of coral for commercial purposes
heterogeneity of a degraded reef. Success has been achieved with fire coral, Pocillopora verrucosa, and Acropora hemprichii. A restored reef hosts organisms associated
Aquaculture_of_coral
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
being done. In 2004, the Navy decided to sink her to create an artificial reef off the coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico. After much environmental
USS_Oriskany
1934 1040 6934 December 29, 1934 1041 6935 Placing Wake Island, Kingman Reef, Johnston Island and Sand Island in the Pacific Ocean under the Control and
List of executive actions by Franklin D. Roosevelt
List_of_executive_actions_by_Franklin_D._Roosevelt
Purported gold deposit in central Australia
Lasseter's Reef refers to the purported discovery, announced by Harold Bell Lasseter in 1929 and 1930, of a fabulously rich gold deposit in a remote and
Lasseter's_Reef
Disputed archipelago in the South China Sea
the South China Sea. Composed of islands, islets, cays, and more than 100 reefs, sometimes grouped in submerged old atolls, the archipelago lies off the
Spratly_Islands
The resilience of coral reefs is the capacity of coral reefs to resist natural and anthropogenic disturbances such as storms and bleaching episodes, and
Resilience_of_coral_reefs
Australian actor
is an Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Wyatt Cole on Reef Break, General Riga on The Shannara Chronicles, Dovich on The Falcon and
Desmond_Chiam
Coral barrier reef along the Florida Keys
Florida Reef (also known as the Great Florida Reef, Florida reefs, Florida Reef Tract and Florida Keys Reef Tract) is the only living coral barrier reef in
Florida_Reef
1998 studio album by Fatal
Jimmy Weaver Studio. Production was handled by Darrell "Delite" Allamby, Reef, Steve Pitts, Baby Paul, Buff William, D'Anthony Johnson, Femi Ojetunde,
In the Line of Fire (Hussein Fatal album)
In_the_Line_of_Fire_(Hussein_Fatal_album)
1942 naval battle in the Pacific theatre of WWII, in present-day western Indonesia
Evertsen's stern was on fire. Still taking Japanese fire, the captain ordered his crew to ground Evertsen on a coastal reef. Firing all her torpedoes, the
Battle_of_Sunda_Strait
Marine invertebrates of the subphylum Anthozoa
of many identical individual polyps. Coral species include the important reef builders that inhabit tropical oceans and secrete calcium carbonate to form
Coral
2014 studio album by Wand
Ganglion Reef is the debut studio album by American neo-psychedelia rock band Wand, released in 2014. The album has received positive reviews from critics
Ganglion_Reef
Great Lakes freight ship
Gros Cap Reef in Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior, with some minor flooding reported. She remained aground on May 29, 2016, near Gros Cap Reefs Light with
MV_Roger_Blough
2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021. Mary Callahan (October 2, 2021). "Speakers fire up crowd of 500 gathered for Women's March in Santa Rosa". The Press Democrat
List of 2021 Women's March locations
List_of_2021_Women's_March_locations
friendly-fire incident on 27 March, herself became the victim of friendly fire, when sent to the aid of the PT boat PT-347, which had become stuck on a reef during
List of friendly fire incidents
List_of_friendly_fire_incidents
Factors which adversely affect tropical coral reefs
Human activities have substantial impact on coral reefs, contributing to their worldwide decline. Damaging activities encompass coral mining, pollution
Environmental issues with coral reefs
Environmental_issues_with_coral_reefs
2026 film by Renny Harlin
forced to make an emergency ocean landing. The aircraft strikes a coral reef, separating the survivors into three sections of wreckage. In the forward
Deep_Water_(2026_film)
Water park in Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Coral Reef Waterworld is an indoor water park located in Bracknell, Berkshire, England. Owned and operated by Bracknell Forest Council, it is a significant
Coral_Reef_Waterworld
of 2014. However, the reefs were once much larger. About 85% of Jamaica's coral reefs were lost between 1980–2000. Coral reef distribution on the northern
Coral_reefs_of_Jamaica
American aerospace company
NASA's Artemis program, the Blue Ring spacecraft platform, and the Orbital Reef space station in partnership with other organizations. Founded in 2000 by
Blue_Origin
Jersey hermit (1914–2012)
were returning to Jersey, the biggest building on the reef, a hut belonging to Lady Trent, caught fire and was destroyed. The rabbits were a source of food
Alphonse_Le_Gastelois
1981 Fremantle-class patrol boat
attempted to escape the Great Barrier Reef, fired several warning shots, and received approval from the Defence Minister to fire directly on the ship before the
HMAS_Townsville_(FCPB_205)
The Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems (CCRE) program began with a collaborative field project conceived by six National Museum of Natural History scientists
Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems Program
Caribbean_Coral_Reef_Ecosystems_Program
America in 1932. He wrote on subjects such as the glacial control of coral reefs and rock mechanics. JPL · 13748 13750 Mattdawson 1998 ST54 Matthew Dawson
Meanings of minor-planet names: 13001–14000
Meanings_of_minor-planet_names:_13001–14000
Species of hydrozoan
alcicornis, or sea ginger, is a species of fire coral with a calcareous skeleton. It is found on shallow water coral reefs in the tropical west Atlantic Ocean
Millepora_alcicornis
U.S. state
manatee. The Florida Reef is the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States, and the third-largest coral barrier reef system in the world
Florida
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List_of_jōyō_kanji
Waterfalls in New Mexico, United States
area around Sitting Bull Falls is the remnant of a reef system known as the Capitan Great Barrier Reef dating from the Permian period. Approximately 250
Sitting_Bull_Falls
American journalist
publications. Davidson co-wrote the screenplay for the IMAX documentary Coral Reef Adventure and his photographs have appeared in Rolling Stone, InsideClimate
Osha_Gray_Davidson
National park in Sri Lanka
island and small pigeon island. The large pigeon island is fringed by a coral reef, and is about 200 m long and 100 m wide. Its highest point is 44.8 m above
Pigeon_Island_National_Park
Archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
Philippines have been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List: the Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, and the Mount Hamiguitan
Philippines
U. S. Coast Guard patrol boat
Reef Shark is the 69th Marine Protector-class coastal patrol boat to be built. Her home port is Juneau, Alaska, where she is moored in Auke Bay. Reef
USCGC_Reef_Shark
crescent shaped coral reef. The order to move out goes to the sea bottom tanks in all the bases. Galactor approaches. When Jinpei fires the colouring liquid
List of Science Ninja Team Gatchaman episodes
List_of_Science_Ninja_Team_Gatchaman_episodes
Battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II
their firing pits. Japanese troops from the southern beaches were shifted up to the northern beaches. As the LVTs made their way over the reef and into
Battle_of_Tarawa
English broadcaster and natural historian (born 1926)
Productions to make a three-part, Attenborough-fronted series Great Barrier Reef in 2015. The series marked the 10th project for Attenborough and Atlantic
David_Attenborough
Reef Point Estate was located in Bar Harbor, Maine, United States, on Mount Desert Island. Reef Point was the coastal “cottage” of Mary Cadwalder Rawle
Reef_Point_Estate
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
The Stannard Rock Light is a lighthouse located on a reef that was the most serious hazard to navigation on Lake Superior. The exposed crib of the Stannard
Stannard_Rock_Light
2006 animated film
Shark Bait (The Reef: Shark Bait in the UK, Australia and North America, Pi's Story (Korean: 파이 스토리) in South Korea) is a 2006 animated adventure film
Shark_Bait_(film)
American actor (born 1974)
at The Theater at St. Clements Church 2002 This Thing of Darkness Abbey/Reef May 30 – June 16, 2002 Atlantic Theater Company at Linda Gross Theater 2002
Chris_Messina
American serial killer (1946–1989)
Bundy informed investigators that her remains were buried near Capitol Reef National Park, some 200 miles (320 km) south of Holladay, but they were never
Ted_Bundy
Village in Faroe Islands, Kingdom of Denmark
a great wave rose up, the boat capsized, and he was drowned. The hidden reef has been known ever since as Eiriksboði in memory of the event, and is situated
Bøur
Country in West Asia
(1240 mi) of coral reef extending along the coastline; these fringing reefs are largely formed of stony acropora and porites corals. The reefs form platforms
Saudi_Arabia
Human-caused changes to climate on Earth
other weather extremes. Rapid environmental change in mountains, coral reefs, and the Arctic is forcing many species to relocate or become extinct. Even
Climate_change
Australian reality television series
Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef Fired in Task 6 (30-05-2022) $0 Vince Colosimo Award winning actor Dementia Australia Fired in Task 5 (29-05-2022) $0 Gamble
The Celebrity Apprentice Australia
The_Celebrity_Apprentice_Australia
Country in Oceania
their livelihood from seasonal horticulture and the resources of their reefs and seas. Agriculture also developed on some islands and villages appeared
Australia
Television show 2022 season
^1Beck was originally fired in task 1, but was brought back into the competition during task 5. ^2Eloni was originally fired in task 2, but was brought
The Celebrity Apprentice Australia season 6
The_Celebrity_Apprentice_Australia_season_6
American singer-songwriter (born 2001)
as part of an online awareness campaign about Australia's Great Barrier Reef. She is a regular advocate on social media for animal rights and veganism
Billie_Eilish
Deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history
2017, a mass shooting occurred when 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire on the crowd attending the Route 91 Harvest music festival on the Las Vegas
2017_Las_Vegas_shooting
Country in East Asia
November 2005. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 July 2020. The Pratas Reef lies 230 miles to the southwest of the southern tip of Taiwan. It consists
Taiwan
holobiont reveal host adaptations driven by Holocene climate change and reef specific symbionts". Science Advances. 6 (48) eabc6318. Bibcode:2020SciA
List of sequenced animal genomes
List_of_sequenced_animal_genomes
Floating hotel
Four Seasons Barrier Reef Resort, was a floating hotel. Originally designed to exploit the tourism potential of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the
Hotel_Haegumgang
Species of hydrozoan
Maynard, Jeffrey A.; Planes, Serge (5 May 2017). "Fire coral clones demonstrate phenotypic plasticity among reef habitats". Molecular Ecology. 26 (15): 3860–3869
Millepora_platyphylla
Navy Sec'y January 12, 1909 974 1008 Transferring Portion of Kaakaukukui Reef Naval Reservation in Hawaii to War Department January 15, 1909 975 1009 Land
List of executive actions by Theodore Roosevelt
List_of_executive_actions_by_Theodore_Roosevelt
2005 film directed by Stewart Raffill
build a hut for shelter and find food. Two days later while fishing near a reef, Manuel finds Jack alive and brings him back to Jennifer and their hut. As
Survival_Island
Underwater habitat off Key Largo in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
The Aquarius Reef Base is an underwater habitat located 5.4 mi (8.7 km) off Key Largo in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Florida, United States
Aquarius_Reef_Base
American comedian, writer and actor (born 1982)
competition ended, after suffering multiple infections from cutting his foot on a reef. "Explaining your Time Warner bill". Shouts & Murmurs. The New Yorker. Vol
Colin_Jost
Israeli and American actress (born 1981)
The following year, she narrated the Disney+ nature documentary Dolphin Reef and voiced Jane Foster in the animated series What If...?. In 2022, Portman
Natalie_Portman
Ilha do Fogo is an island in Mozambique
is encircled by coral-rich reefs on the island's south side and seagrasses on the north. It has 150 km of unexplored reef, with abundant and diverse marine
Ilha_do_Fogo,_Mozambique
Were Valiant 1953 26th 0 1 Ben and Me 1953 26th 0 1 Beneath the 12-Mile Reef 1953 26th 0 1 Christ Among the Primitives 1953 26th 0 1 Christopher Crumpet
List of Academy Award–nominated films
List_of_Academy_Award–nominated_films
Place in Singapore
2007-01-12. Retrieved 2006-11-25. "Coral Reefs of Singapore". Information on Coral Reefs of Singapore. Reef Ecology Study Team, National University of
Pulau_Pawai
U.S. state
major metropolitan areas along the California coast. As part of the Ring of Fire, California is subject to tsunamis, floods, droughts, Santa Ana winds, wildfires
California
spills, oil spills or fire water on water to prevent them from entering the environment, usually in the form of booms. The Reef Ball Foundation uses a
Pneumatic_bladder
and Hahnscape Entertainment; distributed by Disney+ April 3, 2020 Dolphin Reef ‡ Disneynature release; distributed by Disney+ Elephant ‡ June 12, 2020 Artemis
List of Walt Disney Pictures films
List_of_Walt_Disney_Pictures_films
Achievements, cultural change, and "breaking the color barrier"
2026. "George Shirley". Three Mo Tenors. Retrieved June 7, 2026. Catherine Reef, ed. (2010). "Brashear, Carl Maxie". African Americans in the Military. A
Timeline of African-American firsts
Timeline_of_African-American_firsts
American environmental activist (born 1960)
catastrophe. In February 2026, Brockovich spoke out against the planned reefing of the SS United States in the Gulf of Mexico, citing the heavy presence
Erin_Brockovich
included banning resource development on Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef, creating Kakadu National Park and banning whaling. However, the government
History_of_Australia
Global climate phenomenon
Paul; Schuttenberg, Heidi (2006). A reef manager's guide to coral bleaching. Townsville, Qld.: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. ISBN 978-1-876945-40-4
El_Niño–Southern_Oscillation
Lands Theatrical Remake Rights To Oscar-Nominated National Geographic Docu Fire Of Love, Lava Love Story Of French Volcanologists". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved
List of Walt Disney Studios films (2020–2029)
List_of_Walt_Disney_Studios_films_(2020–2029)
Island country within the Netherlands
fire ships, two transports, a hospital ship, and 12 privateers—met with disaster, losing seven men-of-war and two other ships when they struck reefs off
Curaçao
2020 series of Arab–Israeli normalization agreements
oil headed for Western markets. It was expected to endanger the Red Sea reefs, which host some of the greatest coral diversity on the planet. As Jordan
Abraham_Accords
REDWOOD United States RAV Reed Aviation REED AVIATION United Kingdom REF Reef Air REEF AIR New Zealand V4 REK Reem Air REEM AIR Kyrgyzstan RVV Reeve Aleutian
List_of_airline_codes
American politician (born 1954)
large hotel and resort development that, Kennedy argued, threatened coral reefs and public beaches used by local Bahamians, at Clifton Bay, New Providence
Robert_F._Kennedy_Jr.
City in Queensland, Australia
Queensland. The city is adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef. The city is also a major industrial centre, home to one of the world's largest
Townsville
2025 American nature documentary film about sea lions
previously directed Disneynature's African Cats (2011), Bears (2014), and Dolphin Reef (2020). In March 2025, it was revealed that Raphaelle Thibaut would compose
Sea_Lions_of_the_Galapagos
Town in Australia
gold extraction from Walhalla centred on Cohens Reef, the largest single reef in Victoria. By 1900 the reef had already produced around 55 tonnes of gold
Walhalla,_Victoria
Wildfire in the northwestern United States
The Great Fire of 1910 (also commonly referred to as the Big Blowup, the Big Burn, or the Devil's Broom fire) was a wildfire in the Inland Northwest region
Great_Fire_of_1910
Shallow body of water separated from a larger one by a narrow landform
water separated from a larger body of water by a narrow landform, such as a reef, a barrier island or islands, a barrier peninsula, or an isthmus. Lagoons
Lagoon
Severely deficient supply of oxygen
Subskimmer Diving support vessel HMS Challenger (K07) Underwater habitat Aquarius Reef Base Continental Shelf Station Two Helgoland Habitat Scott Carpenter Space
Asphyxia
Aquatic animal phylum having cnidocytes
structural foundation for coral reefs—possess polyps that are filled with symbiotic photo-synthetic zooxanthellae. While reef-forming corals are almost entirely
Cnidaria
Australian scientist and author
seeking to discredit the science informing the protection of the Great Barrier Reef. Ridd received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from James Cook University
Peter_Ridd
Earthquake in Japan
石川 輪島 ['A once-in-a-several-thousand-year phenomenon' Seawall and coastal reef rise by approximately 4m Ishikawa Wajima] (in Japanese). NHK. 13 January
2024_Noto_earthquake
Diplomatic incident
Whitsun Reef as early as March 7, 2021. The reef is part of the contested Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The Chinese presence at Whitsun Reef caused
Whitsun_Reef_incident
Vlessing, Etan (April 22, 2019). "Natalie Portman to Narrate Disney's 'Dolphin Reef' Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 22,
Natalie_Portman_filmography
REEF FIRE
REEF FIRE
Boy/Male
English Scottish American
Redheaded. Surname.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Learned; Expert; Authority
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Read 1.An early American bearer of the common British name was George Reed who emigrated from England in 1635 with his son, William, and settled in Woburn, MA, several years later. His grandson James (1722–1807), a revolutionary war soldier who distinguished himself at the battle of Bunker Hill, moved to Fitzwilliam, NH, and was one of the original NH proprietors.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived near a heap of some kind, from Middle English reke ‘stack’, ‘heap’.German : from Radeke, a pet form of a Germanic personal name formed with rÄd ‘advice’, ‘counsel’.Altered spelling of German Reeck.
Male
Egyptian
, reed.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant spelling of Ralph.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Read, REED means "red-headed; ruddy complexioned."
Girl/Female
Indian
White gazelle, Antelope
Girl/Female
Welsh
Reed.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, Christian, English, German, Hindu, Indian, Scottish
Red-headed; Red Haired; Ruddy Complexioned
Boy/Male
Muslim
Rare, Uncommon, Strange
Male
English
Anglicized form of Welsh Rhys, REES means "ardor, heat of passion."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Tradition, Culture
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Leaf.
Boy/Male
Indian
Rare, Uncommon, Strange
Girl/Female
Finnish, Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Pearl; Tradition; Rule
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Strange; Rare; Curious; Uncommon
Surname or Lastname
Dutch
Dutch : occupational name for a ropemaker (see Roper).English : possibly a metonymic occupational name for a porter or a basket maker, from Middle English (h)rip ‘basket’. Compare Ripper.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Gazelle. White antelope.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Style; Tradition; Custom
REEF FIRE
REEF FIRE
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Mythological, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Tamil, Telugu, Traditional
God of Lotus; The Preserver; Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Tamil
Investigation
Girl/Female
Hindu
Bright, Brilliant
Boy/Male
Welsh
Legendary son of Iaen.
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian
Sweet Love; Smile; Honey
Boy/Male
Hindu
The egoless, Humble
Boy/Male
Indian, Kannada, Tamil
God Murugan
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Punjabi, Sikh, Traditional
Bravely Upholding Righteousness; Brave in Doing Ones Duty
Male
Egyptian
, the chief of the hunters of Amen.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Mobile, Constantly on the move
REEF FIRE
REEF FIRE
REEF FIRE
REEF FIRE
REEF FIRE
n.
A name given to many tall and coarse grasses or grasslike plants, and their slender, often jointed, stems, such as the various kinds of bamboo, and especially the common reed of Europe and North America (Phragmites communis).
n.
An arrow, as made of a reed.
a.
Of, pertaining to, or resembling, beef.
n.
A lively dance of the Highlanders of Scotland; also, the music to the dance; -- often called Scotch reel.
n.
A frame having parallel flat stripe of metal or reed, between which the warp threads pass, set in the swinging lathe or batten of a loom for beating up the weft; a sley. See Batten.
v. t.
That part of a sail which is taken in or let out by means of the reef points, in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
v. t.
To wind upon a reel, as yarn or thread.
n.
A chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water. See Coral reefs, under Coral.
a.
Full of reefs or rocks.
n.
A small piece of cane or wood attached to the mouthpiece of certain instruments, and set in vibration by the breath. In the clarinet it is a single fiat reed; in the oboe and bassoon it is double, forming a compressed tube.
n.
A beef; a beef creature.
n.
The lower reef of fore and aft sails; also, the upper reef of topsails.
imp. & p. p.
of Reef
n.
A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing.
n. pl.
Reef points.
n.
A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails. See Reef point, under Reef.
n.
A frame with radial arms, or a kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound; as, a log reel, used by seamen; an angler's reel; a garden reel.
n.
The act or motion of reeling or staggering; as, a drunken reel.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Reef