2 entries under this word

Forereach

Fōre-rēach′, v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. FOREREACHED (fōr-rēcht′); p. pr. & vb. n. FOREREACHING.] (Naut.) To advance or gain ground upon, as on a vessel.

Fōre-rēach′, v. i.

verbintransitive

(Naut.) To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays. Dana.