'Forereach' definitions:

Definition of 'Forereach'

From: GCIDE
  • Forereach \Fore*reach"\, v. t. (Naut.) To advance or gain upon; -- said of a vessel that gains upon another when sailing closehauled. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Forereach'

From: GCIDE
  • Forereach \Fore*reach"\, v. i. (Naut.) To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays. --R. H. Dana, Jr. [1913 Webster]