Reef (1 Occurrence)

... 3. (vt) That part of a sail which is taken in or let out by means of the reef points, in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind. ... biblethesaurus.org/r/reef.htm - 7k

Earing (2 Occurrences)

... also called head earing. 3. (n.) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing. 4. (n.) A line fastening ... biblethesaurus.org/e/earing.htm - 8k

Point (106 Occurrences)

... 19. (n.) A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails. See Reef point, under Reef. 20. (n.) A string or lace used to tie together certain parts of the dress. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/point.htm - 40k

Joppa (14 Occurrences)

... A reef of rocks runs parallel to the shore a short distance out. ... There is a gap in the reef through which the boats pass that meet the steamers calling here. ... biblethesaurus.org/j/joppa.htm - 17k

Nettles (5 Occurrences)

... 2. (n. pl.) Small lines used to sling hammocks under the deck beams. 3. (n. pl.) Reef points. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NETTLES. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nettles.htm - 9k

Ledge (7 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks. 3. (n.) A layer or stratum. 4. (n.) A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/ledge.htm - 10k

Reefs (1 Occurrence)

biblethesaurus.org/r/reefs.htm - 6k

Reedy (1 Occurrence)

biblethesaurus.org/r/reedy.htm - 6k

Breaker (2 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) A small water cask. 4. (n.) A wave breaking into foam against the shore, or against a sand bank, or a rock or reef near the surface. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/breaker.htm - 7k

Clear (641 Occurrences)

... 21. (vt) To leap or pass by, or over, without touching or failure; as, to clear a hedge; to clear a reef. 22. (vt) To gain without deduction; to net. 23. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/clear.htm - 39k

Coral (3 Occurrences)

... totally in structure from the white corals which form coral reefs, belonging to the order of Octactinia or Eight-rayed Polyps, while the reef-building corals ... biblethesaurus.org/c/coral.htm - 12k

Strike (168 Occurrences)

... 2. (vt) To come in collision with; to strike against; as, a bullet struck him; the wave struck the boat amidships; the ship struck a reef. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/strike.htm - 46k