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Broad reach
noun
Word Frequency:
0.1
Definitions
1.
noun
The point of sail where the wind is blowing sternwards of the side of the vessel
"We're sailing on a broad reach."
2.
verb
To sail on a broad reach
Synonyms
reach
point of sail
beam
centre of effort
course
head of navigation
trend
dead rising
relative bearing
entrance
oblique sailing
wind
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