close-hauled
近距离接触的,近距离接触,近距离接触的人,近距离的
Definitions
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Nautical.
- : as close to the wind as a vessel will sail, with sails as flat as possible; full and by.
Examples
Hopefully not overly close, but we talk about it in the episode how similar it is.
The two strengthened ties over the years and now Krauss considers Epstein a “close” and “considerate” friend.
Ney said McDonnell needs to “keep a stiff lip” and stay in close contact with family members.
I got to work on all of it—and Epstein kept close tabs on me.
So in that sense we have gotten close to the families that have lost loved ones, be it from one side or the other.
Squinty could look out, but the slats were as close together as those in a chicken coop, and the little pig could not get out.
On the upper part of the stem the whorls are very close together, but they are more widely separated at the lower portion.
It was close upon twelve o'clock, and the "Rooms" had been open to the public for two hours.
In the close relation and affection of these last days, the sense of alienation and antagonism faded from both their hearts.
He passed the latter part of his life in poverty, and towards the close of it, was confined in a madhouse.