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reachin'

reachin' is the pronunciation spelling of reaching.

Meaning of reaching

Noun

reaching (plural reachings)

  1. The action of one who reaches; an attempt to grasp something by stretching.
  2. 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.

Questions about reachin'

What is reachin' the pronunciation spelling of?
Reachin' is the pronunciation spelling of reaching.

Words near reachin' in the dictionary

  1. reachieved
  2. reachievement
  3. reachievements
  4. reachieves
  5. reachieving
  6. reachin'
  7. reaching
  8. reaching across the aisle
  9. reaching down
  10. reaching for
  11. reaching for the moon

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