boxhauled

/ˈbɑːksˌhɔːld/
verb
  1. Past tense of boxhaul: turned a square-rigged ship around using a specific maneuver.
    • They boxhauled the old galleon and headed back to port.
    • The crew boxhauled the ship just in time to avoid the storm.
    • He boxhauled the vessel skillfully despite the strong current.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Describing a ship that has been turned around using the boxhaul maneuver.
    • The boxhauled schooner was ready for the next leg of the journey.
    • The boxhauled ship now faced the open sea.
    • After the maneuver, the boxhauled vessel sailed smoothly with the wind.
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