Forereach
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Forereach is a verb meaning (nautical, intransitive) To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays.
Meaning
(nautical, intransitive) To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays.
More Meanings
- (nautical, transitive) To advance or gain upon; said of a vessel that gains upon another when sailing close-hauled.
Word Forms
- forereaches
- forereaching
- forereached
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shoot, foreshoot, reach, lead, foray, forge.
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