downhaul

down·haul

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doun-hawl]
- /ˈdaʊnˌhɔl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doun-hawl]
- /ˈdaʊnˌhɔl/

Definitions of downhaul word

noun downhaul any of various lines for pulling down a sail or a yard, as for securing in a lowered position when not in use. 1
noun downhaul A rope used for hauling down a sail, spar, etc., especially in order to control a sail’s shape. 1
noun downhaul a line for hauling down a sail or for increasing the tension at its luff 0
noun downhaul a rope, wire, or tackle for hauling something down, as a sail 0
noun downhaul (nautical) Any rope used to haul down a sail or spar. 0

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Origin of downhaul

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70; down1 + haul

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Parts of speech for Downhaul

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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downhaul popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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