inhaul

American

[in-hawl] / ˈɪnˌhɔl /

Also inhauler

noun

Nautical.

any of various lines for hauling a sail, spar, etc., inward or inboard in order to stow it after use.

inhaul British

/ ˈɪnˌhɔːl /

noun

nautical a line for hauling in a sail

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Etymology

Origin of inhaul

First recorded in 1855–60; in- ¹ + haul

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