to haul in
verbtécnico/ɐ.mu.ˈɾaɾ/low
a·mu·rar
Definition
(Nautical) To trim a sail or yard so that its luff is brought as near to the wind as possible, for sailing close-hauled.
We had to haul in the mainsail to sail close to the wind.
The command was to haul in on the starboard tack.
Common collocations
to haul in the sail
Etymology
Do francês 'amurer', termo náutico.