outhaul

[ out-hawl ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. a rope used for hauling out a sail on a boom, yard, etc.

outhaul

/ ˈaʊtˌhɔːl /

noun

1. nautical a line or cable for tightening the foot of a sail by hauling the clew out along the boom or yard Alsoouthauler

Word History and Origins

Origin of outhaul¹

First recorded in 1830–40; out- + haul

Example Sentences

Outhaul, owt′hawl, n. a rope for hauling out the clew of a sail.

From Project Gutenberg

Reeve the outhaul through the block at the swinging-boom-end, and bend the forward end to the outer clew of the sail.

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And as I spoke I made a dash at the trysail brails, cast them off, and proceeded to drag upon the fall of the outhaul tackle.

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Besides, you must land either to set it or to take in its outhaul, so as to be quite snug.

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The outhaul was run out on the deck, and manned by all the hands that could get hold of it.

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