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clubhaulings

clubhaulings is the plural of clubhauling.

Meaning of clubhauling

Noun

clubhauling (usually uncountable, plural clubhaulings)

  1. (usually) 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.

Questions about clubhaulings

What is clubhaulings the plural of?
Clubhaulings is the plural of clubhauling.

Words near clubhaulings in the dictionary

  1. clubhand
  2. clubhands
  3. clubhaul
  4. clubhauled
  5. clubhauling
  6. clubhaulings
  7. clubhauls
  8. clubhead
  9. clubheads
  10. clubhouse
  11. clubhouse lead

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