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close reach

noun, verb — 2 senses

close reach

noun
1

Nautical, Transport The point of sail where the wind is blowing just ahead of the beam of the vessel

  • We're sailing on a close reach.

close reach

verb
1

Nautical, Transport To sail on a close reach

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