英文英文字典

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古腾堡计划中的在线英语-英语词典

Clubhaul的结果

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.