01 v. t. To put (a vessel) on the other tack by veering her short round on her heel; -- so called from the circumstance of bracing the head yards ab…
imp. & p. p.
Boxhauled
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To put (a vessel) on the other tack by veering her short round on her heel; -- so called from the circumstance of bracing the head yards abox (i. e., sharp aback, on the wind).(Naut.)