FOREREACH


Meaning of FOREREACH in English

/fawr reech", fohr-/ , v.i.

1. to gain, as one ship on another.

2. to maintain headway, as when coming about or drifting after taking in sail or stopping engines.

v.t.

3. to gain upon; catch up with.

4. to pass.

[ 1635-45; FORE- + REACH ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .