Tropical reef Synonyms

Definitions for Tropical


  • (adjective) being near the equator
  • (adjective) expressing one thing in terms normally used for another
  • (adjective) relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

Definitions for Reef


  • (noun) a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
  • (noun) 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) roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area