Definition of reaching Reaching
/ɹiˈʧɪŋ/ - [reeching] -
We found 7 definitions of reaching from 5 different sources.
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What does reaching mean?
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| reaching - the act of physically reaching or thrusting out | ||
| reach, stretch | ||
| motility, move, motion, movement ability to move spontaneously and independently | ||
| reaching - accomplishment of an objective | ||
| arrival | ||
| achievement, accomplishment the action of accomplishing something | ||
| attainment arrival at a new stage; "his attainment of puberty was delayed by malnutrition" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- reaching (Noun)
Sailing on a reach, i. e. having the wind on either side and coming from an angle that is larger with respect to the bow than when sailing close-hauled. - reaching (Verb)
Present participle of reach.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- reaching (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Reach
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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reaching
Sometimes used for standing off and on: a vessel is also said to be on a reach, when she is sailing by the wind upon any tack. A vessel also reaches ahead of her adversary.
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🔤- reaching, verb, gerund of reach (infinitive).
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