1. Récif.
2. (Au figuré) Difficulté. Les écueils de la langue.
ETYM French hasard, Spanish azar an unforeseen disaster or accident, an unfortunate card or throw at dice, prob. from Arabic zahr, zâr, a die, which, with the article al the, would give azzahr, azzâr.
1. A source of danger; SYN. jeopardy, peril, risk.
2. An obstacle on a golf course.
ETYM French péril, from Latin periculum, periclum, akin to peritus experienced, skilled, and Eng. fare. Related to Fare, Experience.
Exposure of one's person or property to injury, loss, or destruction; SYN. danger, risk, hazard, jeopardy; .
Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction.
1. A part of a sail taken in or let out in regulating size
2. Reduction in sail area by reefing
3. A submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water.