Reaching
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɹiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Reaching is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of reach.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of reach.
More Meanings
- The action of one who reaches; an attempt to grasp something by stretching.
- (nautical) Sailing on a reach, i.e. having the wind on either side and coming from an angle that is larger with respect to the bow than when sailing close-hauled.
Word Forms
- reachings
Synonyms for reaching
Depending on context, synonyms include reach, stretch, arrival.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stretch, arrival, meet, achievement, achieve, achieving.
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