SINCE 1828
close reef
noun
\ ˈklōs-, ˈklōz-\
Definition of close reef
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the last ordinary reef that can be put in a sail — compare balance reef
close-reef
transitive verbDefinition of close-reef (Entry 2 of 2)
: to reduce the area of (a sail) as much as possible
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