forereach en · VERB
Etymology
From fore- + reach.
Meanings
- (intransitive) To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays.
- (transitive) To advance or gain upon; said of a vessel that gains upon another when sailing close-hauled.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| forereaching | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| forereaches | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| forereached | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| forereached | Tense=Past | lexicographic |