01 v. t. To advance or gain upon; -- said of a vessel that gains upon another when sailing closehauled.
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To advance or gain upon; -- said of a vessel that gains upon another when sailing closehauled.(Naut.)
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Webster, 1913
Forereach
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02 v. i. To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays.
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To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays.(Naut.)