doublehand

See also: double-hand

English

Etymology

double +‎ hand

Verb

doublehand (third-person singular simple present doublehands, present participle doublehanding, simple past and past participle doublehanded)

1. (sailing) To use a two-person crew.
   • 2014, Ralph Naranjo, The Art of Seamanship, →ISBN, page 67:

     Whether you're sailing with a full crew complement or doublehanding with your spouse,...