(nautical) To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.
(transitive) To cause great offense to (someone).
(transitive) To disgrace.
(transitive) To libel.
(transitive) To reproach.
scherzando
scherzando
adv
(music) In a playful or sportive manner.
noun
(music) A piece of music to be played in a playful or sportive manner.
