horsehaul

horse n. It was very exciting to see the men return, the boats "swamped* and discouraging if their work resulted in a "horsehaul". *the gunnels were on the water, the boat was full of fish. DNE-cit JH 1173 JH Used I and Sup Used I Used I [see 'water haul']

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Summary:horse n. It was very exciting to see the men return, the boats "swamped* and discouraging if their work resulted in a "horsehaul". *the gunnels were on the water, the boat was full of fish. DNE-cit JH 1173 JH Used I and Sup Used I Used I [see 'water haul']