gain the wind en · VERB
Meanings
- (archaic) To reach the windward side of another ship.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gaining the wind | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gained the wind | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gained the wind | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| gains the wind | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |