close-hauled
close–hauled
adj \-ˈhȯld\Definition of CLOSE-HAULED
: having the sails set for sailing as nearly against the wind as the vessel will go
First Known Use of CLOSE-HAULED
1769
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: close helm
Previous Word in the Dictionary: close harmony
All Words Near: close-hauled
Previous Word in the Dictionary: close harmony
All Words Near: close-hauled
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up close-hauled? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
