noun
- a rope or line used to pull something inward, especially on a ship
Usage: nautical
verb
- to pull or haul something inward using a rope or line
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The crew used the inhaul to bring the sail closer to the mast.
- He grabbed the inhaul and pulled the boom toward the center of the boat.
- The captain ordered them to inhaul the jib sail.
- She learned to properly inhaul the mainsail during sailing lessons.
- The inhaul line was tangled and needed to be cleared.
- They had to inhaul the rigging before the storm hit.