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outhaul

[ out-hawl ]

noun

Nautical.
  1. a rope used for hauling out a sail on a boom, yard, etc.


outhaul

/ ˈ²¹ÊŠ³ÙËŒ³óɔ˱ô /

noun

  1. nautical a line or cable for tightening the foot of a sail by hauling the clew out along the boom or yard Alsoouthauler
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of outhaul1

First recorded in 1830–40; out- + haul
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Mitt Romney has accused President Obama of presiding over a decline in US global power At its heart, the argument is largely about whether China has become the more dynamic and successful country and will outhaul the US within our lifetimes.

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Anyone who knows the difference between windward and leeward but not between a boom vang and an outhaul feels apprehensive.

For, as a horse can pull more than it can carry, so a trailer pulled by a motor in a cab can outhaul a truck.

"Man the foresail outhaul!" shouted Terrill, through his trumpet.

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The outhaul was run out on the deck, and manned by all the hands that could get hold of it.

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