close-hauled Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition adjective. with the sails flat so as to sail as close to the wind as possible Example Sentence The boat reached the up wind destination by sailing close-hauled. Synonyms close to the wind; sails trimmed flat; beating Antonyms distant Hear It! Say It! Write It! close-hauled Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: