Clubhauled

/ˈklʌbˌhɔld/ verb

Definition

Past tense of clubhaul; having undergone or completed the nautical maneuver of clubhauling; also used as an adjective describing a ship that has been clubhauled.

Etymology

Past tense of 'clubhaul,' formed by adding '-ed.' Used in nautical contexts from the 18th-19th centuries in ship logs and sailing manuals.

Kelly Says

Ship captains would note in their logs when they 'clubhauled' because it was such a dramatic and dangerous move—the ship logs that survived show it was done in battle or emergency situations where normal sailing techniques wouldn't work.

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