галс — meaning in English
gals
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English meaning
Senses
галс is used for these senses in English:
- reach (nautical) A stretch of a watercourse which can be sailed in one reach (in the previous sense). An extended portion of water; a stretch; a straightish portion of a stream, river, or arm of the sea extending up into the land, as from one turn to another. By extension, the adjacent land.
- tack (nautical) The distance a sailing vessel runs between these maneuvers when working to windward; a board.
reach — full definition
- verb To stretch out an arm or hand toward something in order to touch or grasp it.
- verb To arrive at a place, level, or point after travelling or making an effort.
- verb To make contact with someone, especially to communicate with them.
- noun The distance or extent that something, or someone's arm, can extend.
tack — full definition
- noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
- noun A change of course or approach, especially a new strategy after the old one stopped working.
- noun The equipment used on a horse, such as a saddle and bridle.
- verb To turn a sailing boat so the wind switches from one side to the other, or more generally to fasten something loosely in place.