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HAULING-DOWN VACANCY

\hˈɔːlɪŋdˌa͡ʊn vˈe͡ɪkənsi], \hˈɔːlɪŋdˌa‍ʊn vˈe‍ɪkənsi], \h_ˈɔː_l_ɪ_ŋ_d_ˌaʊ_n v_ˈeɪ_k_ə_n_s_i]\

Definitions of HAULING-DOWN VACANCY

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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(Naut.) One caused by the promotion given to a flag midshipman or lieutenant, when an admiral hauls down his flag. Hauling sharp, having only half-rations.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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