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close-hauled

/ˈkləʊs.hɔːld/

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adjective

/ˈkləʊs.hɔːld/C2formaltechnical
  • ruМорской термин, описывающий парусное судно с максимально туго натянутыми парусами для движения против ветра.

A nautical term describing a sailing vessel with its sails trimmed as tightly as possible to sail into the wind.

  1. Sailing termC2formal

    Having the sails trimmed tightly so that the boat can sail as directly into the wind as possible.

    ruВ крутой бейдевинд

    • The captain ordered the crew to sail close-hauled to make headway against the wind.
    • A close-hauled course requires careful adjustment of the sails.
    • The yacht was close-hauled, cutting swiftly through the choppy water.

    Synonymsclose to the wind

Forms
  • more close-hauled comparative form
  • most close-hauled superlative form