close reach

[ klohs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Nautical.

First recorded in 1895–1900

In a close reach to the Rosebeg, 'Satanita' lost a few seconds, and then followed a splendid race tack and tack home.

They then had a close reach off into the Channel, and with the light breeze narrowing only slow progress was made.

Desolation Valley and all its surroundings is also within close reach.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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