Disreef

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To allow (a reefed parachute) to fully open.

    "Once the SRBs decelerate following initial main-parachute deployment, the parachutes disreef in stages to gradually slow the boosters to a safe splashdown speed."

  2. 2
    To let out (a reefed sail) to increase the area it exposes to the wind.

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"Once the SRBs decelerate following initial main-parachute deployment, the parachutes disreef in stages to gradually slow the boosters to a safe splashdown speed."

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