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close reach

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\ ˈklōs- \

Definition of close reach

: a reach sailed by a ship with the wind well forward of the beam but not as close-hauled as possible

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“Close reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20reach. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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