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sail close to the wind

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  1. sail close to the windverb

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

  2. sail close to the windverb

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

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sail close to the wind in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sail close to the wind in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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