Ridge of coral etc. (4)

I believe the answer is:

reef

(Other definitions for reef that I've seen before include "Main bank" , "Rock in shallow water" , "marine hazard" , "Take in (part of sail)" , "portion of sail" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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