English Word · Intermediate

forereach

To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays

Pronunciation: say forereach

Meaning

To move forward through the water while sailing, especially when a vessel is coming about or in stays.

Example

The ship continued to forereach slightly even after the sails were luffed.

The ship continued to forereach slightly even after the sails were luffed.

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