DOWNHAUL


Meaning of DOWNHAUL in English

/down"hawl'/ , n. Naut.

any of various lines for pulling down a sail or a yard, as for securing in a lowered position when not in use.

[ 1660-70; DOWN 1 + HAUL ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .