downhaul 的定义
Nautical.
- any of various lines for pulling down a sail or a yard, as for securing in a lowered position when not in use.
更多downhaul例句
- I ran forward and had the downhaul of the flying jib all in and fast as we slipped by the boat a hundred feet to leeward.
- Joe found the jib-halyard and cast it off the pin, and, as the canvas fluttered down, came in hand over hand on the downhaul.
- Haul out on the downhaul, hoisting and lowering on the halyards.
- Small sized vessels have no downhaul to the topgallant studdingsails.
- To hoist it, let go the downhaul and royal stay, and haul on the halyards.