How Do You Spell CLUBHAUL?

Pronunciation: [klˈʌbhɔːl] (IPA)

Clubhaul is a nautical term that refers to the action of turning a sailing ship so that the wind hits the opposite side of the sails. The word is spelled as [klʌb-hawl], where the first part of the word is pronounced like "club" and the second part is pronounced like "haul." The spelling of the word derives from the Dutch word "klap" meaning "to turn" and "hals" meaning "neck," with club referring to the spar used to turn the sails. The word is commonly misspelled as "keelhaul," which refers to a different nautical punishment.

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CLUBHAUL Meaning and Definition

  1. Clubhaul is a nautical term used to describe a maneuver in which a sailing vessel is forcefully turned upwind by changing its course abruptly. Derived from the words "club" and "haul," this technique involves the use of a strong rope or chain, known as a clubhaul line, coupled to the main boom or spar on one side of the ship. The line is taken to the opposite end of the vessel and secured there, enabling its crew to exert a significant amount of force in rapidly shifting the direction of the vessel.

    During a clubhaul, the vessel's bow is brought into the wind, causing the sails to lose their power as they luff. The strong lateral resistance of the hull and keel generates a turning moment, rotating the vessel around the clubhaul line. This maneuver is typically employed in dangerous or emergency situations, such as when a ship needs to quickly alter its course to avoid hazards like rocks, reefs, or other vessels.

    Clubhauling can be a treacherous maneuver, as it puts considerable stress on the rigging, sails, and crew. It requires skillful coordination to ensure the safety of those on board and prevent potential accidents, such as dismasting or capsizing. Therefore, it is usually only attempted by experienced sailors who are familiar with the dynamics of their vessel and have a thorough understanding of the technique.

Common Misspellings for CLUBHAUL

  • xlubhaul
  • vlubhaul
  • flubhaul
  • dlubhaul
  • ckubhaul
  • cpubhaul
  • coubhaul
  • clybhaul
  • clhbhaul
  • cljbhaul
  • clibhaul
  • cl8bhaul
  • cl7bhaul
  • cluvhaul
  • clunhaul
  • cluhhaul
  • clughaul
  • clubgaul
  • clubbaul

Etymology of CLUBHAUL

The word "clubhaul" has nautical origins and is derived from the combination of two words: "club" and "haul".

1. Club: In this context, "club" refers to a spar or a long, heavy object used on a sailing ship. It is typically used to handle sails.

2. Haul: "Haul" means to pull or drag something forcefully, usually with the help of ropes or other means.

When these two words are combined, "clubhaul" refers to a nautical maneuver where a sailing ship is brought headfirst into the wind by dragging its windward anchor. This maneuver is performed by bringing the anchor on the side opposite to the direction of the wind, causing the ship to rotate around it and change its heading.

The term "clubhaul" was first recorded in the late 18th century.

Idioms with the word CLUBHAUL

  • clubhaul The idiom "clubhaul" refers to the act of making a sudden change in strategy or direction, particularly when facing a challenging situation. This expression is derived from the nautical term "club-haul," which involves turning a sailing ship sharply into the wind to change its course. In a broader sense, "clubhaul" conveys the idea of taking decisive, often drastic, actions or measures to overcome an obstacle or alter a situation.

Conjugate verb Clubhaul

CONDITIONAL

I would clubhaul
you would clubhaul
he/she/it would clubhaul
we would clubhaul
they would clubhaul

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be clubhauling
you would be clubhauling
he/she/it would be clubhauling
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they would be clubhauling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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they would have been clubhauling

FUTURE

I will clubhaul
you will clubhaul
he/she/it will clubhaul
we will clubhaul
they will clubhaul

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be clubhauling
you will be clubhauling
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have clubhauled
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they will have clubhauled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been clubhauling
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they will have been clubhauling

IMPERATIVE

you clubhaul
we let´s clubhaul

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to clubhaul

PAST

I clubhauled
you clubhauled
he/she/it clubhauled
we clubhauled
they clubhauled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was clubhauling
you were clubhauling
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we were clubhauling
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PAST PARTICIPLE

clubhauled

PAST PERFECT

I had clubhauled
you had clubhauled
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they had clubhauled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been clubhauling
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we had been clubhauling
they had been clubhauling

PRESENT

I clubhaul
you clubhaul
he/she/it clubhauls
we clubhaul
they clubhaul

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am clubhauling
you are clubhauling
he/she/it is clubhauling
we are clubhauling
they are clubhauling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

clubhauling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have clubhauled
you have clubhauled
he/she/it has clubhauled
we have clubhauled
they have clubhauled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been clubhauling
you have been clubhauling
he/she/it has been clubhauling
we have been clubhauling
they have been clubhauling

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