n. 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.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Nautical, sailing to wind-ward; working to windward on alternate tacks; sailing on the wind.
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n. accomplishment of an objective
n. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
Word Usage
"Senator Clinton stressing a solutions agenda, what she calls reaching out to the voters and offering real practical plans and steps for various things, whether it be health care, whether it be Iraq, whether it be education."