Clubhauls

/ˈklʌbˌhɔlz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of clubhaul; he/she/it performs the nautical maneuver of changing the ship's direction using the anchor.

Etymology

From 'clubhaul' with third person singular '-s' ending. Standard grammatical form used in nautical contexts and ship manuals.

Kelly Says

In historical naval battles, a captain who could execute a perfect clubhaul might escape from enemy ships by turning tighter than expected—it was one of the secret weapons of experienced captains against less skilled opponents.

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