As far as the superficies of the actual reef is concerned this is the case; but the absence of an interior deep-water channel, and the close relation in their horizontal extension with the probable slope beneath the sea of the adjoining land, present essential points of difference.
"Coral-Reefs"
Darwin, Charles
Put your water in a clean Kettle over the fire, and with a stick take the just measure, how high the water cometh, making a notch, where the superficies toucheth the stick.
"The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened"
Kenelm Digby
You should have the sugar-box by you, to strew on sugar from time to time, as you eat off the superficies, that is strewed over with sugar.
"The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened"
Kenelm Digby