present participle of keel haul

present participle of haul one's ashes

(nautical) with the sails trimmed as close to the wind as possible with all sails full and not shivering

with the sails close-hauled

(usually hyphenated) Travelling a long distance.

(idiomatic) A long time; the long term; an extended period. / a long distance

(nautical) To tack a square-rigged sailing ship in a narrow space by using a lee anchor to turn the ship.

(US, vulgar, idiomatic) To hurry; to move quickly, especially to leave.

Alternative spelling of long haul.

Alternative spelling of long haul.