1. (v. t.) To advance or gain upon; -- said of a vessel that gains upon another when sailing closehauled.
2. (v. i.) To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays.
| Forereach 1. (v. t.) To advance or gain upon; -- said of a vessel that gains upon another when sailing closehauled. 2. (v. i.) To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays. | |