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Definition of ref
: a referee in a game or sport
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His right foot slid on top of the ball, studs flying up toward Martin’s leg, and the ref quickly lofted a red card.
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The bell rang, and even though the refs showed some confusion, Carmella was declared the winner.
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In Game 4, when Durant, struck in the face by Kevin Love on a driving layup, complained to the refs, he was rewarded with a replay review.
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No one expected Cleveland to beat Golden State, they were outmatched and the Warriors controlled every branch of the game, offense, defense and the refs.
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Crosby will wait until the ref turns his head, and give you the quick stick to the groin.
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The ref promptly reached for his yellow laundry and issued a 15-yard penalty for the hug.
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At the end of the match, Maryse climbed up on the apron to distract the ref.
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Riveron has worked the replay center with Blandino for all three years that the league has had New York consult with refs and replay officials during games.
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First Known Use of ref
1890
2
ref
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Definition of ref
1 reference
2 refunding
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