1. to turn a sailing ship around by swinging the bow toward the wind and then hauling the foresail to the opposite side, used especially when the ship cannot tack normally
Usage: nautical; transitive or intransitive

Examples

• The captain decided to clubhaul the vessel when the wind shifted unexpectedly.
• In heavy seas, the crew had to clubhaul to avoid running aground.
• The old sailing ship could clubhaul even in tight quarters.
• When normal tacking became impossible, the sailors clubhauled the brigantine around.
• The maneuver to clubhaul required quick coordination among the deck crew.