Reef: alternatives and connections

To draw up or gather into close compass; to wrap or roll, as a sail, close to the yard, stay, or mast, or, as a flag, close to or around its staff, s…

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Compar. of Low, a.

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To bring or lead back to any former place or condition.

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The back, or top of the back; a crest.

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To wrinkle, bend, or curl; to shrivel; hence, to contract into a less extent or compass; to gather together; to become compacted.

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To move along the surface of a thing without bounding, rolling, or stepping; to slide; to glide.

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To deprive; to bereave; to make destitute; to plunder; especially, to deprive of a covering; to skin; to peel; as, to strip a man of his possession,…

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Full of reefs or rocks.

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Full of reefs or rocks.

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A strong cloth made of hemp, flax, or cotton; -- used for tents, sails, etc.

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To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its p…

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An extent of canvas or other fabric by means of which the wind is made serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water.

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In general, a large, broad piece of anything thin, as paper, cloth, etc.; a broad, thin portion of any substance; an expanded superficies.

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