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| 2 | 27% | 6 | Sail control mechanism that aids in bringing down a furled sail | |
| 3 | 25% | 3 | To alter the angle of a fore-and-aft sail in order to sail closer to the wind. | |
Bringing In As A Sail Crossword Clue
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REEFING which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
REEFING
Updated: January 4, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "REEFING" which means:
- noun
- • A rocky region in the southern transvaal in northeastern south africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
- • A submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
- • One of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind verb
- • Lower and bring partially inboard
- • Roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
- • Reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
An example sentence would be:
- • "The reefing process was completed successfully."
- • "He learned the proper technique for reefing the sails."
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| New York Times01 Dec 2023 | Across 42 | |
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