outhaul

[ out-hawl ]

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

Origin of outhaul

1
First recorded in 1830–40; out- + haul

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British Dictionary definitions for outhaul

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: Also: outhauler

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