† ˈdownhauler Naut. Obs.
= prec.
| 1794 Rigging & Seamanship I. 85 The higher studding-sails..are drawn down to be furled or reefed by down⁓haulers. Ibid. 165 Downhauler, A rope which hoists down the stay-sails, studding-sails, and boom-sails, to shorten sail. |