Underrun

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Underrun \Un`der*run"\, v. t.
     To run or pass under; especially (Naut.), to pass along and
     under, as a cable, for the purpose of taking it in, or of
     examining it.
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     Note: The cable passes over the bows and stern of the boat
           used, while the men haul the boat along by pulling upon
           the cable. --Totten.
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     {To underrun a hose} (Naut.), to lift it up at one end, then
        walk along shifting one hand after another so that the
        water will run out.
  
     {To underrun a tackle} (Naut.), to separate its parts and put
        them in order.
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