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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 | ||||||||
| 32% | 7 | Breakwater | ||||||
noun • an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes • a fencelike structure around a deck • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away verb • defend with a bulwark | ||||||||
| 32% | 4 | A pier or breakwater extending from the shoreline into the water. | ||||||
noun • wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline | ||||||||
Natural Breakwater Crossword Clue
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REEF which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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REEF
Updated: October 11, 2023
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