Clubhauling
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clubhauling is a noun meaning present participle and gerund of clubhaul.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of clubhaul.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A risky maneuver whereby a sail-boat tacks (turns into and through the wind) by dropping one of the front anchors, the intent being to turn the boat in a tighter space than would be possible using the rudder and sails alone, especially when difficult conditions such as light winds or heavy swell make tacking more difficult than usual.
Word Forms
- clubhaulings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include haulage, hullock, outhauler, hawsehole, haulabout, halse.
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