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broad reaches

broad reaches is the plural of broad reach.

broad reaches is the third-person singular simple present indicative of broad reach.

Meaning of broad reach

Noun

broad reach (plural broad reaches)

  1. The point of sail where the wind is blowing from sternwards of the side of the vessel
    • We're sailing on a broad reach.

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Questions about broad reaches

What is broad reaches the plural of?
Broad reaches is the plural of broad reach.

Words near broad reaches in the dictionary

  1. broad mites
  2. broad money
  3. Broad Peak
  4. broad reach
  5. broad reached
  6. broad reaches
  7. broad reaching
  8. broad seal
  9. broad seals
  10. broad shoulders
  11. Broad Street

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