reaching

/ˈɹiːtʃɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.
To stretch out the hand.
To attain or obtain by stretching forth the hand; to extend some part of the body, or something held, so as to touch, strike, grasp, etc.
To strike or touch with a missile.
Hence, to extend an action, effort, or influence to; to penetrate to; to pierce, or cut.
The action of one who reaches; an attempt to grasp something by stretching.
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.

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