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doublehand

doublehand

See also: double-hand

English

Verb

doublehand (third-person singular simple present doublehands, present participle doublehanding, simple past and past participle doublehanded)

  1. (sailing) To use a two person crew.
    • 2014, Ralph Naranjo, The Art of Seamanship, ISBN 0071791582, page 67:
      Whether you're sailing with a full crew complement or doublehanding with your spouse,...