reef
BrE /riːf/ AmE /rif/
noun en → es
a ridge of rock or coral just below the surface of the sea, where ships can be damaged if they hit it
arrecife de coral
Collocations coral reef
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The ship hit a reef and sank.
El barco chocó con un arrecife y se hundió.
a ridge of rock just below the surface of a river or lake, where boats can be damaged if they hit it
roca bajo el agua
Collocations rock reef
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The boat ran aground on a reef.
El barco chocó contra una roca bajo el agua.
(in sports) an area of the field or court where players are not allowed to go
área prohibida en deportes
Collocations no-go zone
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The referee warned the players not to enter the penalty reef.
El árbitro advirtió a los jugadores que no entraran en la zona prohibida.