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The correct spelling is reaching.
How to pronounce reaching
/ˈɹiːtʃɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈɹiːtʃɪŋ/
Say it like: Ree-chi-ng
The correct spelling is reaching. To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand). For example: "He reached for a weapon that was on the table."
Usage Examples
“He reached for a weapon that was on the table.”
“to reach one a book”
“The gun was stored in a small box on a high closet shelf, but the boy managed to reach it by climbing on other boxes.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
- 2.To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.
- 3.To stretch out the hand.
- 4.To attain or obtain by stretching forth the hand; to extend some part of the body, or something held, so as to touch, strike, grasp, etc.
- 5.To strike or touch with a missile.
noun
- 1.The action of one who reaches; an attempt to grasp something by stretching.
- 2.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.
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