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Webster 1913 Edition


Forereach

Fore-reach′

,
Verb.
T.
(Naut.)
To advance or gain upon; – said of a vessel that gains upon another when sailing closehauled.

Fore-reach′

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Verb.
I.
(Naut.)
To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays.
R. H. Dana, Jr.

Webster 1828 Edition


Forereach

FORERE'ACH

, upon,
Verb.
T.
In navigation, to gain or advance upon in progression or motion.