reef
Translation
reef
Examples
We went snorkeling at the coral reef.
We went snorkelling at the coral reef.
The ship struck a hidden reef.
The ship struck a hidden reef.
Grammar Patterns
a reef We went snorkeling at the coral reef.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shoal, sandbar
Etymology
From Old Norse 'rif' meaning 'rib, reef'. The sense 'reef' is from the resemblance to a ship's ribs.
Memory Tips
A 'reef' can bring 'grief' to a ship. Picture a ship getting stuck on a sharp reef.