Definitions from Wiktionary (sail close to the wind)
▸ verb: (nautical) To sail in a direction close to that from which the wind is blowing, while still making headway.
▸ verb: (figurative) To behave in a manner that is on the verge of being dangerous, illegal, or improper.
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▸ verb: (nautical) To sail in a direction close to that from which the wind is blowing, while still making headway.
▸ verb: (figurative) To behave in a manner that is on the verge of being dangerous, illegal, or improper.
Similar:
sail fine,
point,
bear up,
touch,
head up,
outpoint,
stretch,
go with the wind,
gather way,
eat to windward,
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