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Meaning of reef-tackle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The ropes that are tightened to reef a sail or loosened to fully extend it.

Examples

“topsail yards down upon the caps, and sails flapping and beating against the masts; and starboard watch hauling out the reef-tackles of the main topsail.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

reefage Reefer reefer jacket reefer's nut reeferphobe reeferphobia