gain the wind

(nautical) To reach the windward side of another ship.

Japanese Meaning

相手の船の風上側に到達する

By tacking carefully, the frigate was able to gain the wind and position itself to block its rival's escape.

巧みにタックを繰り返し、そのフリゲートは相手船の風上を取って逃走を封じる位置を確保した。

Sense（1）

(nautical) To reach the windward side of another ship.

gains the wind

（ present singular third-person ）

gaining the wind

（ participle present ）

gained the wind

（ participle past ）

gained the wind

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