clubhauling
clubhauling noun: 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. Also the present participle and gerund of clubhaul.
Noun
clubhauling (usually uncountable, plural clubhaulings)
- 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.
Also used as
clubhauling is also the present participle and gerund of clubhaul.
Forms of clubhauling
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Questions about clubhauling
- What does clubhauling mean?
- Clubhauling means 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.
- What part of speech is clubhauling?
- Clubhauling is a noun.
- What is the plural of clubhauling?
- The plural of clubhauling is clubhaulings.
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