Definition of Boxhaul

1. v. t. To put (a vessel) on the other tack by veering her short round on her heel; -- so called from the circumstance of bracing the head yards abox (i. e., sharp aback, on the wind).

Definition of Boxhaul

1. to veer a ship around [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Boxhaul

boxed-in(a)
boxed in(p)
boxen
boxen
boxer
boxer's ear
boxer's fracture
boxers
boxershorts
boxes
boxfish
boxfish
boxfishes
boxful
boxfuls
boxhaul (current term)
boxhauled
boxhauling
boxhauls
boxier
boxiest
boxily
boxiness
boxinesses
boxing
boxing
boxings
Boxing Day
boxing equipment
boxing glove

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