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beat in sailing

sail across wind {beat, sailing}.

close-haul

sail as much upwind as possible {close-haul}.

luff

flap sail {luff}.

portage

carry boats and supplies between two rivers {portage}.

sounding as measuring

measuring distance to bottom {sounding}.

tack in sailing

sail upwind by sailing left and right at 45-degree angle {tack}.

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