downhaul


down·haul

D0366200 (doun′hôl′)n. Nautical A rope or set of ropes for hauling down or applying downward tension to a sail or spar.

downhaul

(ˈdaʊnˌhɔːl) n (Nautical Terms) nautical a line for hauling down a sail or for increasing the tension at its luff

down•haul

(ˈdaʊnˌhɔl)

n. any of various lines for pulling or holding down a sail or a yard. [1660–70]