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outhaul en · VERB · etymology 1

Etymology

From Middle English outhalen, equivalent to out- + haul.

Meanings

  1. (transitive) To haul out.

Forms

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outhauls Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
outhauled Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
outhauled Tense=Past lexicographic
outhauling Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic

outhaul en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From out- + haul.

Meanings

  1. A rope that is used to extend a sail along a spar.
    • Unfurl the sail and attach the clew to the hook attached to the outhaul line. (Can we date this quote?), “Pico Rigging Instructions”, in California State University, Sacramento, page 1:

Forms

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outhauls Number=Plur lexicographic

Holonyms

cordage