1. ropes or lines used to pull in or haul in sails, rigging, or other equipment on a ship
Usage: nautical; plural form

Examples

• The crew quickly pulled the inhaulers to bring in the jib sail.
• Check that the inhaulers are properly secured before setting sail.
• The captain ordered the sailors to release the inhaulers during the storm.
• New inhaulers were installed to replace the worn rigging lines.
• The yacht’s inhaulers needed adjustment for optimal sail trim.