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Jigger :: "Jigger (n. & v.) A light tackle, consisting of a double and single block and the fall, used for various purposes, as to increase the purchase on a topsail sheet in hauling it home; the watch tackle..

Whaul :: Whaul (n.) Same as Whall.

Clubhaul :: Clubhaul (v. t.) To put on the other tack by dropping the lee anchor as soon as the wind is out of the sails (which brings the vessel's head to the wind), and by cutting the cable as soon as she pays off on the other tack. Clubhauling is attempted only in an exigency..

Earing :: Earing (n.) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing.

Haul :: Haul (n.) That which is caught, taken, or gained at once, as by hauling a net..

Tack :: Tack (v. t.) The direction of a vessel in regard to the trim of her sails; as, the starboard tack, or port tack; -- the former when she is closehauled with the wind on her starboard side; hence, the run of a vessel on one tack; also, a change of direction..

Lug :: Lug (v. i.) To pull with force; to haul; to drag along; to carry with difficulty, as something heavy or cumbersome..

Keelhauling :: Keelhauling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Keelhau.

Hauls :: Hauls (n.) See Hals.

Hauling :: Hauling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hau.

Haul :: Haul (n.) Transportation by hauling; the distance through which anything is hauled, as freight in a railroad car; as, a long haul or short haul..

Teaming :: Teaming (n.) The act or occupation of driving a team, or of hauling or carrying, as logs, goods, or the like, with a team..

Keelrake :: Keelrake (v. t.) Same as Keelhaul.

Mainsheet :: Mainsheet (n.) One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed.

Haulage :: Haulage (n.) Act of hauling; as, the haulage of cars by an engine; charge for hauling..

Haul :: Haul (v. t.) To pull apart, as oxen sometimes do when yoked..

Chauldron :: Chauldron (n.) See Chawdron.

Haulse :: Haulse (v.) See Halse.

Halm :: Halm (n.) Same as Haulm.

Halse :: Halse (v. t.) To haul; to hoist.

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