clubhauling (usually uncountable, plural clubhaulings)
(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.
clubhauling
present participle of clubhaul
Source: Wiktionary
Club"haul`, v. t. (Naut.)
Definition: To put on the other tack by dropping the lee anchor as soon as the wind is out of the sails (which brings the vessel's head to the wind), and by cutting the cable as soon as she pays off on the other tack. Clubhauling is attempted only in an exigency.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 May 2025
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