close-hauled

[ klohs-hawld ]

/ ˈkloʊsˈhɔld /

as close to the wind as a vessel will sail, with sails as flat as possible; full and by.

Origin of close-hauled

First recorded in 1760–70

In it is found for the first time the close-hauled line-of-battle undeniably adopted as the fighting order of the fleets.

The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 |A. T. Mahan
A vessel which is running free shall keep out of the way of a vessel which is close-hauled.

On Yacht Sailing |Thomas Fleming Day
A close-hauled ship comes up (to her course) as the wind changes in her favour.

The Sailor's Word-Book |William Henry Smyth
The Dolphin, close-hauled under larboard tack, stood towards the African coast.

Roger Willoughby |William H. G. Kingston

Close-hauled on the south-east trades, the Mary Turner began her long slant toward the Marquesas.

Michael, Brother of Jerry |Jack London

close-hauled

/ (ˌkləʊsˈhɔːld) /

nautical with the sails flat, so as to sail as close to the wind as possible