english word for an underwater piece of rock formation ?

"Chucky B" <mudshark@blazemail.com> wrote in message news:<HPVRc.43521$K53.32965@news-server.bigpond.net.au>...
>
> A reef does not necessarily refer to coral,

You got that right, Chucky. Nor is reefer necessarily one who reefs.

http://www.webster-dictionary.org/definition/reefer



> "Mario" <marmagi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:472db9ab.0408090213.16327fe@posting.google.co m...

> > What are sinonims of reef ?

Bob?

Would you settle for synonyms or words related to reefer?

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Hope this helps, Mario.

-- Bob. You can call me Reef.

"Chucky B" <mudshark@blazemail.com> wrote in message news:<HPVRc.43521$K53.32965@news-server.bigpond.net.au>...
>
> A reef does not necessarily refer to coral,

You got that right, Chucky. Nor is reefer necessarily one who reefs.

http://www.webster-dictionary.org/definition/reefer



> "Mario" <marmagi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:472db9ab.0408090213.16327fe@posting.google.co m...

> > What are sinonims of reef ?

Bob?

Would you settle for synonyms or words related to reefer?

Related Words
LSD, Mary Jane, acid, diethyltryptamine, dimethyltryptamine, grass,
hallucinogen, hash, hashish, marijuana, mescal, mescal bean,
mescal button, mescaline, mind-altering drug, mind-blowing drug,
mind-expanding drug, morning glory seeds, peyote, pot, psilocin,
psilocybin, psychedelic, psychic energizer, psychoactive drug,
psychochemical, psychotomimetic, reefer madness

Hope this helps, Mario.

-- Bob. You can call me Reef.

"Chucky B" <mudshark@blazemail.com> wrote in message news:<HPVRc.43521$K53.32965@news-server.bigpond.net.au>...
>
> A reef does not necessarily refer to coral,

You got that right, Chucky. Nor is reefer necessarily one who reefs.

http://www.webster-dictionary.org/definition/reefer



> "Mario" <marmagi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:472db9ab.0408090213.16327fe@posting.google.co m...

> > What are sinonims of reef ?

Bob?

Would you settle for synonyms or words related to reefer?

Related Words
LSD, Mary Jane, acid, diethyltryptamine, dimethyltryptamine, grass,
hallucinogen, hash, hashish, marijuana, mescal, mescal bean,
mescal button, mescaline, mind-altering drug, mind-blowing drug,
mind-expanding drug, morning glory seeds, peyote, pot, psilocin,
psilocybin, psychedelic, psychic energizer, psychoactive drug,
psychochemical, psychotomimetic, reefer madness

Hope this helps, Mario.

-- Bob. You can call me Reef.

" H. Huntzinger" <{NOSPAM-rm_to_reply}rec-scuba@huntzinger.com> wrote in
message
news:{NOSPAM-rm_to_reply}rec-scuba-6B2AD4.07464909082004@news-east.dca.giganews.com...
> In article <472db9ab.0408090213.16327fe@posting.google.com> ,
> marmagi@hotmail.com (Mario) wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am not an English born language speaking.
> >
> > Can you please tell me what is the most appropriate term or word for
> > defining an underwater reef, which according to me isnt exactly a reef
> > since it is mainly a formation of rocks with some marine life on it ?
> > Or sometimes is a extension of the coast itself but underwater.
> >
> > What is the most appropriate word ? is it reef? is there something
> > different than reef ?
>
> Shoal?

ok, but can also be a shoal composed of sand or mud.

>
> Rocks?

like in a "pile of"? how about ledge?
>
> Pinnicle? (sic)

Pinnacle...sure...same as mound.

Reef can refer to coral, lava, or rocks. Usually its hard enough to wreck a
boat.

" H. Huntzinger" <{NOSPAM-rm_to_reply}rec-scuba@huntzinger.com> wrote in
message
news:{NOSPAM-rm_to_reply}rec-scuba-6B2AD4.07464909082004@news-east.dca.giganews.com...
> In article <472db9ab.0408090213.16327fe@posting.google.com> ,
> marmagi@hotmail.com (Mario) wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am not an English born language speaking.
> >
> > Can you please tell me what is the most appropriate term or word for
> > defining an underwater reef, which according to me isnt exactly a reef
> > since it is mainly a formation of rocks with some marine life on it ?
> > Or sometimes is a extension of the coast itself but underwater.
> >
> > What is the most appropriate word ? is it reef? is there something
> > different than reef ?
>
> Shoal?

ok, but can also be a shoal composed of sand or mud.

>
> Rocks?

like in a "pile of"? how about ledge?
>
> Pinnicle? (sic)

Pinnacle...sure...same as mound.

Reef can refer to coral, lava, or rocks. Usually its hard enough to wreck a
boat.

" H. Huntzinger" <{NOSPAM-rm_to_reply}rec-scuba@huntzinger.com> wrote in
message
news:{NOSPAM-rm_to_reply}rec-scuba-6B2AD4.07464909082004@news-east.dca.giganews.com...
> In article <472db9ab.0408090213.16327fe@posting.google.com> ,
> marmagi@hotmail.com (Mario) wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am not an English born language speaking.
> >
> > Can you please tell me what is the most appropriate term or word for
> > defining an underwater reef, which according to me isnt exactly a reef
> > since it is mainly a formation of rocks with some marine life on it ?
> > Or sometimes is a extension of the coast itself but underwater.
> >
> > What is the most appropriate word ? is it reef? is there something
> > different than reef ?
>
> Shoal?

ok, but can also be a shoal composed of sand or mud.

>
> Rocks?

like in a "pile of"? how about ledge?
>
> Pinnicle? (sic)

Pinnacle...sure...same as mound.

Reef can refer to coral, lava, or rocks. Usually its hard enough to wreck a
boat.

"jim frei" <jdfrei@zxearthlink.zxnet> wrote:

> " H. Huntzinger" <{NOSPAM-rm_to_reply}rec-scuba@huntzinger.com> wrote:
> >
> > Shoal?
>
> ok, but can also be a shoal composed of sand or mud.

....or fish



> Reef can refer to coral, lava, or rocks. Usually its hard enough
> to wreck a boat.

Good point. Recalling navigational maps, the "thing you can bump that
will sink your boat" that doesn't get the reef symbol are shipwrecks.


-hh

"jim frei" <jdfrei@zxearthlink.zxnet> wrote:

> " H. Huntzinger" <{NOSPAM-rm_to_reply}rec-scuba@huntzinger.com> wrote:
> >
> > Shoal?
>
> ok, but can also be a shoal composed of sand or mud.

....or fish



> Reef can refer to coral, lava, or rocks. Usually its hard enough
> to wreck a boat.

Good point. Recalling navigational maps, the "thing you can bump that
will sink your boat" that doesn't get the reef symbol are shipwrecks.


-hh

"jim frei" <jdfrei@zxearthlink.zxnet> wrote:

> " H. Huntzinger" <{NOSPAM-rm_to_reply}rec-scuba@huntzinger.com> wrote:
> >
> > Shoal?
>
> ok, but can also be a shoal composed of sand or mud.

....or fish



> Reef can refer to coral, lava, or rocks. Usually its hard enough
> to wreck a boat.

Good point. Recalling navigational maps, the "thing you can bump that
will sink your boat" that doesn't get the reef symbol are shipwrecks.


-hh

I used to enjoy a little reefer madness...

now I'm more mad for reefs...

--


"Reef Fish" <Large_Nassau_Grouper@Yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Chucky B" <mudshark@blazemail.com> wrote in message
news:<HPVRc.43521$K53.32965@news-server.bigpond.net.au>...
> >
> > A reef does not necessarily refer to coral,
>
> You got that right, Chucky. Nor is reefer necessarily one who reefs.
>
> http://www.webster-dictionary.org/definition/reefer
>
>
>
> > "Mario" <marmagi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:472db9ab.0408090213.16327fe@posting.google.co m...
>
> > > What are sinonims of reef ?
>
> Bob?
>
> Would you settle for synonyms or words related to reefer?
>
> Related Words
> LSD, Mary Jane, acid, diethyltryptamine, dimethyltryptamine, grass,
> hallucinogen, hash, hashish, marijuana, mescal, mescal bean,
> mescal button, mescaline, mind-altering drug, mind-blowing drug,
> mind-expanding drug, morning glory seeds, peyote, pot, psilocin,
> psilocybin, psychedelic, psychic energizer, psychoactive drug,
> psychochemical, psychotomimetic, reefer madness
>
> Hope this helps, Mario.
>
> -- Bob. You can call me Reef.