forereached; forereaching; forereaches
of a ship
: to gain ground in tacking
: to gain on or go ahead of (a ship) when close-hauled
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“Forereach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forereach. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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