1. to move forward or advance ahead of something or someone
Usage: nautical: to move forward while tacking or maneuvering a sailing vessel

1. the act or process of moving forward or advancing ahead
Usage: nautical: the forward movement of a sailing vessel during a tack

Examples

• The ship was forereaching on the starboard tack.
• The captain adjusted the sails to prevent forereaching during the maneuver.
• The team is forereaching toward their goal of winning the championship.
• Forereaching in sailing requires careful control of the vessel's momentum.
• The boat continued forereaching despite the strong headwind.
• His forereaching ambition drove him to pursue higher education.