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Sail close to the wind

To sail in a direction close to that from which the wind is blowing, but still making headway

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  1. 1

    To sail in a direction close to that from which the wind is blowing, but still making headway

  2. 2

    To behave in a manner that is on the verge of being dangerous, improper or illegal

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