Word: reefed
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: reefed
Definition: Semi-deployed, with the canopy initially restricted from fully opening, in order to avoid subjecting the canopy to excessive air loads or the payload to excessive g-forces from fully deploying at high airspeed.
Morphemes:
Affix: reef
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A portion of a sail rolled and tied down to lessen the area exposed in a high wind.
Affix: -ed
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: As an extension of the above, when used along with an adjective preceding the noun, describes something that has an object of a particular quality.