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Meaning of disreef | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. To allow (a reefed parachute) to fully open.
  2. To let out (a reefed sail) to increase the area it exposes to the wind.

Examples

“Once the SRBs decelerate following initial main-parachute deployment, the parachutes disreef in stages to gradually slow the boosters to a safe splashdown speed.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

disreefed disreefing disreefs disregard disregarded disregardest

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