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Meaning of gain the wind | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To reach the windward side of another ship.

archaic

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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gain time gain traction gain upon gain weight gain'd gaincope

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