clubhauling

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Noun

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clubhauling (usually uncountable, plural clubhaulings)

  1. (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.

Verb

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clubhauling

  1. present participle and gerund of clubhaul