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inhauler|ˈɪnˌhɔːlə(r)|
[f. in adv. + hauler.]
An appliance for hauling in; spec. (Naut.) ‘the rope used for hauling in the clue of a boomsail, or jib-traveller’ (Smyth Sailor's Word-bk.).
1793Smeaton Edystone L. §269 The hook by which the in-hauler guy of the shears was attached, became undone; and in consequence the shears came forward. 1794Rigging & Seamanship I. 223 Inhauler makes fast to the traveller. |