verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays. intransitive
2. 2
   To advance or gain upon; said of a vessel that gains upon another when sailing close-hauled. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

head reach

Etymology

From fore- + reach.

Related phrases

close hauled

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