- reaching by WordNet
nounThe act of physically reaching or thrusting out. synonyms: reach, stretchAccomplishment of an objective. synonyms: arrivalverbReach a destination, either real or abstract.usage: "We hit Detroit by noon"; "The water reached the doorstep"; "We barely made it to ...
- attain by WordNet
... "; "This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour"synonyms: reach, hitFind unexpectedly.usage: "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake"synonyms: fall upon, strike, come upon, light upon, chance upon, come across, chance on, happen ...
- Overspan by Webster's
... v.t.) To reach or extend over.
- Reach by Great Soviet Encyclopedia
a deeper section of a river channel located between river bays. A reach usually forms at high water where the current of the river increases and severely erodes the river bed; for example, it can be formed where a river channel winds or where a river valley narrows. A reach is also a large ...
- reach out by WordNet
... ;synonyms: reachReach outward in space.usage: "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk"synonyms: extend, poke outAttempt to communicate. usage: "I try to reach out to my daughter but she doesn't want to have anything to do with me"