Reef point is a term that refers to a specific type of rope used in sailing to fasten sails to the spars, or masts, of a sailboat. However, there are several synonyms for reef point that are commonly used in the sailing community. One such alternative is the term "reefing line," which is used to describe the rope that is used to tie down the reef point. Another synonym is "reef band," which is used to refer to the section of the sail that is secured to the mast or boom with the reef point. Additional synonyms for reef point include "reef cord," "reef cringle," and "reef earing".