ledge or reef of rock in the sea

poët. in cl., a or over which the sea dashes (Polyb., FlJ, al.). Metaph., of men whose conduct causes danger to others, , R, txt. (but v. infr.). rock reef Ju 12 In late writers = (q.v.), ; metaph., , R, mg. (cf. Mayor, 41, but v. supr.).† σπίλος a spot, stain Ju, l.c.

a ledge or reef of rock in the sea

spot (by confusion with G4696 (σπίλος))