closehauled Synonyms
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closehauled Meaning
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closehauled (a.)
Under way and moving as nearly as possible toward the direction from which the wind blows; -- said of a sailing vessel.
closehauled Sentence Examples
- The sailor expertly adjusted the sails to navigate closehauled against the wind.
- The yacht raced closehauled, cutting through the waves with precision.
- Sailing closehauled requires skillful trimming of the sails to maintain speed and direction.
- The captain ordered the crew to trim the sails as they sailed closehauled into the wind.
- The boat heeled sharply as it sailed closehauled, battling against the strong breeze.
- The sailors worked in unison to keep the boat closehauled in the challenging conditions.
- Closehauled sailing demands constant attention to wind direction and sail angle.
- The experienced sailor knew exactly how to maneuver the boat closehauled in rough seas.
- Racing closehauled, the yacht maintained a narrow lead over its competitors.
- Sailing closehauled requires careful coordination between the helm and the crew.
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Under way and moving as nearly as possible toward the direction from which the wind blows; -- said of a sailing vessel.
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The sailor expertly adjusted the sails to navigate closehauled against the wind.
The yacht raced closehauled, cutting through the waves with precision.
Sailing closehauled requires skillful trimming of the sails to maintain speed and direction.
The captain ordered the crew to trim the sails as they sailed closehauled into the wind.
