reef
US /riːf/
UK /riːf/
1.
recife
a ridge of rocks or sand, often of coral, near the surface of the sea
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The ship ran aground on the coral reef.
O navio encalhou no recife de coral.
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Divers explored the vibrant marine life around the reef.
Mergulhadores exploraram a vibrante vida marinha ao redor do recife.
1.
rizar
reduce the area of (a sail) by folding or rolling part of it and securing it to the spar or mast
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The sailors had to reef the sails as the storm approached.
Os marinheiros tiveram que rizar as velas à medida que a tempestade se aproximava.
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We decided to reef the main sail to reduce speed.
Decidimos rizar a vela mestra para reduzir a velocidade.