To make progress or obtain advantage; to gain traction.

(nautical) To reach the windward side of another ship.

(firearms) In rifled firearms, a twist of the grooves, which increases regularly from the breech to the muzzle.

plural of brain gain

plural of brain-gain

plural of gaining twist

plural of weight gain

One of 254 counties in Texas, United States. County seat: Seminole.

(intransitive) To become more heavy or obese. / (of an idea, view etc.) To be taken more seriously.

(American football) The points on the football field needed to pass to convert a first down.