boxhauled
/ˈbɑːksˌhɔːld/
verb
- 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
- 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.