Cryptic crossword clue
Raise charge in case of rapids or rocks 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word REEFS

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What does REEFS mean?

REEFS noun
  1. A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water.
  2. A large vein of auriferous quartz; hence, any body of rock yielding valuable ore.
  3. A portion of a sail rolled and tied down to lessen the area exposed in a high wind.
  4. A reef knot.
REEFS verb
  1. To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
  2. To pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding.
  3. (of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply.
REEFS noun
  1. The itch; any eruptive skin disorder.
  2. Dandruff.

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