1. A nautical maneuver in which a sailing ship is turned around by dropping an anchor and using the cable to pivot the vessel's stern into the wind.
Usage: nautical; historical

1. To execute a clubhaul maneuver; to turn a ship around using an anchor and cable.
Usage: nautical; historical

Examples

• The captain ordered the crew to begin clubhauling when the ship found itself in a dangerous position.
• In heavy winds, clubhauling was sometimes the only way to reverse course quickly.
• The sailors practiced clubhauling during calm weather to master the technique.
• Modern ships rarely need to clubhaul, as they have more efficient turning methods.
• The old sailing manual described clubhauling as a last resort for experienced crews.