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outhaul Definition

out·haul (o̵uthôl′)

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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