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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

Paying close attention to something or someone; being considerate and alert.

having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully

extremely small in size or amount

Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.

capable of being counted; countable