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Meaning of close-hauled

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close-hauled (s)

having the sails trimmed for sailing as close to the wind as possible

close-hauled Sentence Examples

  1. The experienced sailor adeptly steered the boat close-hauled into the wind.
  2. As the wind picked up, the crew adjusted the sails to sail close-hauled.
  3. Close-hauled sailing requires precise trimming of the sails to maintain speed and direction.
  4. The yacht heeled over dramatically as it sailed close-hauled, slicing through the water.
  5. During the regatta, the boats competed fiercely while sailing close-hauled.
  6. Close-hauled maneuvers demand quick responses and careful coordination among the crew.
  7. The skipper skillfully navigated the narrow channel close-hauled under challenging conditions.
  8. Racing close-hauled, the sailboat demonstrated its superior performance against the wind.
  9. Close-hauled sailing tests the skill and agility of both the sailors and the vessel.
  10. The sailors remained focused as they sailed close-hauled, aiming for victory in the race.

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having the sails trimmed for sailing as close to the wind as possible

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The experienced sailor adeptly steered the boat close-hauled into the wind.

As the wind picked up, the crew adjusted the sails to sail close-hauled.

Close-hauled sailing requires precise trimming of the sails to maintain speed and direction.

The yacht heeled over dramatically as it sailed close-hauled, slicing through the water.