The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
close-hauled — close′ hauled′ [[t]kloʊs[/t]] adj. adv. naut. navig. as close to the wind as a vessel will sail, with sails as flat as possible • Etymology: 1760–70 … From formal English to slang
close-hauled — 1. adjective with the sails trimmed as close to the wind as possible with all sails full and not shivering 2. adverb (sailing) close hauled … Wiktionary
close-hauled — In admiralty law, this nautical term means the arrangement or trim of a vessel s sails when she endeavors to make progress in the nearest direction possible towards that point of the compass from which the wind blows. But a vessel may be… … Black's law dictionary
close-hauled — In admiralty law, this nautical term means the arrangement or trim of a vessel s sails when she endeavors to make progress in the nearest direction possible towards that point of the compass from which the wind blows. But a vessel may be… … Black's law dictionary
close-hauled — adjective & adverb Sailing with the sails hauled aft to sail close to the wind … English new terms dictionary
close-hauled — adjective having the sails trimmed for sailing as close to the wind as possible • Similar to: ↑close • Topics: ↑seafaring, ↑navigation, ↑sailing … Useful english dictionary
close-hauled — /klohs hawld /, adj., adv. Naut. as close to the wind as a vessel will sail, with sails as flat as possible; full and by. [1760 70] * * * … Universalium
close-hauled — /kloʊs ˈhɔld/ (say klohs hawld) adjective sailing as close to the wind as a vessel will sail, with sails trimmed as flat as possible …
close-hauled — adjective Date: 1769 having the sails set for sailing as nearly against the wind as the vessel will go … New Collegiate Dictionary
close — 1. adj., adv., & n. adj. 1 (often foll. by to) situated at only a short distance or interval. 2 a having a strong or immediate relation or connection (close friend; close relative). b in intimate friendship or association (were very close). c… … Useful english dictionary
