reaching
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: reachings
Sense 1
The action of one who reaches; an attempt to grasp something by stretching.
hành động của người với tới, cố gắng nắm lấy thứ gì đó bằng cách duỗi
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
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.
đi thuyền theo hướng gần như vuông góc với gió
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reaching” mean?
The action of one who reaches; an attempt to grasp something by stretching.
Is “reaching” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.