dictionary.pt
to haul in
verbtechnicaluncommon/ɐ.mu.ˈɾaɾ/a·mu·rar
Definition
1(Nautical) To trim a sail or yard so that its luff is brought as near to the wind as possible, for sailing close-hauled.
Usage examples
“We had to haul in the mainsail to sail close to the wind.”
“The command was to haul in on the starboard tack.”
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Common combinations
to haul in the sail