outhaul
outhaul
Definition
out·haul (o̵ut′hôl′)
noun
Naut. a rope used to haul something out into position, specif. the after lower corner of a fore-and-aft sail
outhaul
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- ease: Conversely as you let the boom down for speed you will need to ease the outhaul and cunningham to generate more power.
Modifies a noun
- tension: Outhaul tension does not have much effect on how the boat heels.
- cleat: You can now have the outhaul cleat anywhere on the boom.
- loop: The only other modification which we have found useful on bowsprit travelers is to incorporate the outhaul loop rigidly onto the main ring.
Noun used with modifier
- clew: A nylon cleat is fitted near the inboard end to make off the clew outhaul.
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