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reaching in Finnish

reaching in Finnish is purjehdus sivutuulessa, sivutuulipurjehdus — reaching means the act of stretching out to grasp or touch something.

reaching in Finnish

purjehdus sivutuulessa
noun
(nautical) 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.
sivutuulipurjehdus
noun
(nautical) 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.

What does "reaching" mean?

  1. noun The act of stretching out to grasp or touch something.
    "His reaching for the last biscuit knocked over the vase."
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reaching in a sentence

  • His reaching for the last biscuit knocked over the vase.

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What is "reaching" in Finnish?

"reaching" in Finnish is purjehdus sivutuulessa, sivutuulipurjehdus. reaching means: The act of stretching out to grasp or touch something.

How do you use "reaching" in a sentence?

Example: "His reaching for the last biscuit knocked over the vase." In Finnish, "reaching" is purjehdus sivutuulessa, sivutuulipurjehdus.

Are there other ways to say "reaching" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "reaching": purjehdus sivutuulessa, sivutuulipurjehdus.

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