close reach

American  

[klohs] / kloʊs /

noun

Nautical.

1. reach26

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Etymology

Origin of close reach

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

But 363 days after his declaration, Riley stood on that very field for the last time this season with another rival vanquished, a Pac-12 title in close reach and the College Football Playoff presumably just one win away.

From Los Angeles Times

"From a young age, Catherine grew up understanding the daily realities of dogged hard work. Like us, the backdrop of an immigrant experience was always within a very close reach," the letter states, noting her journey from public education to law school.

From Salon

Both are also within close reach of the bottoms reached in June.

From Reuters

Consider shelves that are in close reach to avoid items tipping over and falling.

From Washington Post

However, the tablet-style infotainment screen, which is a close reach, has redundant on-screen controls that you can operate with your thumb while you steady your hand on the bezel.

From Fox News