(nautical) The point of sail where the wind is blowing sternwards of the side of the vessel

(nautical) To sail on a broad reach

present participle of beam reach

present participle of broad reach

A technique for opening a motor vehicle door to avoid striking (“dooring”) passing cyclists or other road users by reaching across the body for the door latch with the more distant hand.

(nautical) The point of sail where the wind is blowing just ahead of the beam of the vessel

(nautical) To sail on a close reach

To take an item down from a high shelf or the like.

(nautical) The distance to windward traversed by a vessel while tacking.

(historical) In rope-making, a post fixed at the lower end of a ropewalk.