close-hauled
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of close-hauled
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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The small boats got off in fine weather, close-hauled in a fresh breeze.
From Time Magazine Archive
After a night of reckless seamanship, both ships are standing clear, close-hauled on the port tack, all sails set and drawing, with the We're Here to the windward and astern of Jenny Cushman.
From Time Magazine Archive
The wind shifted and suddenly we were close-hauled on a course to the northwest that pointed us approximately toward the Aleutian Islands.
From Time Magazine Archive
Skipper Moore close-hauled Argyll for the long reach to Bermuda, with a stiff breeze carrying them along.
From Time Magazine Archive
A short spell of close-hauled work, as the smack tacked towards the entrance, was followed by a run, full and by, down the buoyed channel to the bar buoy.
From With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
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