close-hauled

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Adjective close-hauled has 1 sense

close-hauled - having the sails trimmed for sailing as close to the wind as possible
Antonym: distant (indirect, via close)

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Term: Close-hauled

Description:

Close-hauled is a nautical term that refers to the position of a sailboat sailing as close to the wind as possible. It represents the point of sail when the boat is sailing directly into the wind or as close to it as the boat can physically get.

Sample Sentences:

The crew adjusted the sail's angle to maintain a close-hauled course.
With the wind blowing fiercely, the yacht set sail close-hauled.
Close-hauled sailing requires expert maneuvering and constant adjustment of the sails.

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