Clŭb'-haul, v. t.

v. t. (Naut.) To put on another tack from that she is making by dropping an anchor, and as soon as she comes up to it, cutting the cable;—said of a vessel. This is done only in certain extreme cases, as when, being on a lee shore, there is not room to wear, and fears are entertained of missing stays. Totten. Marryatt.