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close reach
[ klohs ]
noun
, Nautical.
- reach26
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Word History and Origins
Origin of close reach1
First recorded in 1895–1900
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Example Sentences
In a close reach to the Rosebeg, 'Satanita' lost a few seconds, and then followed a splendid race tack and tack home.
From Project Gutenberg
They then had a close reach off into the Channel, and with the light breeze narrowing only slow progress was made.
From Project Gutenberg
Desolation Valley and all its surroundings is also within close reach.
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