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Definition of reefer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transportationTECH. US refrigerated trailer or shipping containerTECH. US
- The goods were stored in a reefer for the journey.
2.
- He smoked a reefer at the party.
3.
- They were caught with reefer in their possession.
4.
clothingDated UK short thick coat often worn by sailorsDated UK
- He wore a reefer to keep warm on the deck.
5.
maritimeDated US someone who reefs sails on a shipDated US
- The reefer climbed the mast to adjust the sails.
Images of reefer
refrigerated trailer or shipping container 
short thick coat often worn by sailors
Expressions with reefer
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thick double-breasted jacket for cold weather
He wore a reefer jacket to stay warm.
Origin of reefer
Dutch, rif (reef) + -er (agent)
Examples of reefer in a sentence
A reefer was essential for transporting the perishable items. The officer found a reefer in his jacket. They passed a reefer around the campsite. He rolled a reefer before the concert. Reefer is often discussed in drug education classes. The reefer was perfect for the chilly evening.
Sailors often prefer a reefer for its warmth. The reefer secured the sails during the storm. Experienced reefers are crucial on sailing ships.
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- French:remorque frigorifique, joint, ...
- German:Kühlcontainer, Joint, ...
- Italian:reefer, spinello, ...
- Spanish:contenedor refrigerado, porro, ...
- Portuguese:reboque refrigerado, charro, ...
- Chinese:冷藏集装箱, 大麻烟卷, ...
- Japanese:冷蔵コンテナ, マリファナたばこ, ...
- Arabic:حَاوِيَة مُبَرَّدَة, سِيجارَة ماريجوانا, ...
- Hebrew:רִיפֶר, גּ׳וֹינְט, ...
- Russian:рефрижератор, косяк, ...
- Ukrainian:рефрижератор, косяк, ...
- Hindi:रेफर, गाँजे की सिगरेट, ...
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