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close-hauled

adjective

/ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

Meaning

of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.

The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.

upwind, windward, tight to the wind

downwind, leeward

close-hauled course, sail close-hauled, yacht close-hauled

not bright; having little light; not clearly visible

protected from disease or from the effects of something

never-ending or continuous

causing or meant to cause laughter

having a rough, harsh, or weak voice, often due to illness or shouting

Relating to priests or the priesthood.