Fōre-rēach′1, v. t.
[imp. & p. p. FOREREACHED (fōr-rēcht′); p. pr. & vb. n. FOREREACHING.] (Naut.) To advance or gain ground upon, as on a vessel.
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[imp. & p. p. FOREREACHED (fōr-rēcht′); p. pr. & vb. n. FOREREACHING.] (Naut.) To advance or gain ground upon, as on a vessel.
(Naut.) To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays. Dana.