inhaul

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inhaul

(ˈɪnˌhɔːl) or

inhauler

n
(Nautical Terms) nautical a line for hauling in a sail
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in•haul

(ˈɪnˌhɔl)

also in′haul`er,



n.
a line for hauling in a sail, spar, etc., for storage after use.
[1855–60]
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