The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Hauling Line

Sea Terms

A line sent down from aloft to bend on to any article required for use, and by which the article is hauled up.

Hauls her Wind. Said of a vessel when she is brought by the wind after sailing with the wind free.

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