cunningham

nounattested in dialogue

A downhaul located at the tack of a sail, used for tightening the luff.

noun

1
A downhaul located at the tack of a sail, used for tightening the luff.
First route the cunningham through the fairlead, then the cam cleat. Tie a figure 8 knot seated close to the cam cleat.

Etymology

Named after its inventor, Briggs Cunningham.

Forms

plural: cunninghams

Cummings · A surname.cunning · Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.Cunning · A surname.

cunningham · A downhaul located at the tack of a sail, used for tightening the luff.

Cunningham · A Scottish habitational surname and clan.cunt · The female genitalia, especially the vulva.Cunt · A surname.

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