About The Word Close-hauled

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Close-hauled

Close-hauled Meaning & Definition
Close-hauled Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Close-hauled?

[adj] (nautical) having the sails trimmed for sailing as close to the wind as possible

Synonyms | Synonyms for Close-hauled: close

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