fetch v OED ~ 10 naut; EDD ~ 11 esp s w cties. To reach, arrive at.
   1937 DEVINE 21 ~ To reach a point steered for in a boat. P 113-56 We should fetch the point on this tack. 1966 SCAMMELL 78 Not hardly, grandpa, with this wind I think we can just about fetch to the nets. P 108-70 He didn't fetch home till dark. 1971 HORWOOD 22 The wind hauled farther ahead and the schooner could not fetch Baccalieu Tickle.

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