单词 | reefing point |
释义 | > as lemmasreefing point reefing point n. = reefpoint n. at reef n.1 Compounds 2. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > masts, rigging, or sails > rigging > [noun] > running rigging > ropes for shortening sail > reefing lines reef line1711 reef tackle1711 point1769 reefpoint1769 spilling-line1769 reef hank1794 reefing point1847 1847 Hogg's Weekly Instructor 28 Aug. 52/1 The great mainsail of the fine sloop gives one ponderous flap, and the reefing points patter like hail upon its distending disc. 1984 J. Seymour Forgotten Arts (1985) 115/2 Some sails have up to three rows of reefing points, and if you ever need to use the highest row, you shouldn't be out sailing in a wind that strong! < as lemmas |
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