reaching means the action of one who reaches; an attempt to grasp something by stretching. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 66 out of 100.
reaching is pronounced /ˈɹiːt͡ʃɪŋ/.
Etymology
From Middle English rechynge, recchinge, from Old English rǣċing (“reaching, extending”), equivalent to reach + -ing.
noun
- The action of one who reaches; an attempt to grasp something by stretching.
- 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.