downhaul

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(dounhôl′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
down•haul  (dounhôl′),USA pronunciation n. [Naut.]
  1. Nautical, Naval Termsany of various lines for pulling down a sail or a yard, as for securing in a lowered position when not in use.
  • down1 + haul 1660–70

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