A line used to control the shape of a sail.
A line used to control the shape of a sail.
An outhaul is a line which is part of the running rigging of a sailboat, used to extend a sail and control the shape of the curve of the foot of the sail. It runs from the clew (the back corner of the sail) to the end of the boom. The line is pulled taut to the appropriate tension to provide the desired shape to the foot and then secured to a clea...
rope used to haul a sail taut along a spar
rope used to haul a sail taut along a spar
• (n.) A rope used for hauling out a sail upon a spar; -- opposite of inhaul.
A device located on the aft part of the boom, used to secure the clew, so that the foot is kept tense.
Line or device used to tension the foot of a sail.
used to control the tension at the foot of the mainsail
Out'haul` noun (Nautical) A rope used for hauling out a sail upon a spar; -- opposite of inhaul . 
The line used to pull a sail toward the end of the boom, or the grommet at the corner of the sail to which that line attaches. 
Usually a line or tackle, an outhaul is used to pull the clew of the mainsail towards the end of the boom, thus tightening the foot of the sail.
A line used to control the shape of a sail.
a rope used for hauling out a sail on a boom, yard, etc.