head-reach
Nautical
verb
1 [no object] (Of a ship, especially a sailing vessel) to move quickly ahead, as while tacking; to gain on (also upon) another vessel by this means.
2 [with object] To move ahead of (another vessel) in this way.
Origin
Late 18th century. From head + reach; compare later reach.
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