FOREREACH


Meaning of FOREREACH in English

 ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ verb

Etymology: fore- + reach

intransitive verb

of a ship : to gain ground in going about usually by carrying more way while in stays

transitive verb

1. : to gain upon (as a ship)

2. : to overhaul and go ahead of (a ship) when close-hauled

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