clewing

We have found lemma(root) word of clewing : clew.

Definitions


[kluː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the lower or after corner of a sail

- the cords by which a hammock is suspended

- a ball of thread



Phrases:

Origin:
Old English cliwen, cleowen (denoting a rounded mass, also a ball of thread), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kluwen. All senses are also recorded for the form clue


[kluː], (Verb)

Definitions:
- raise (or lower) a square sail by the clews when furling (or unfurling)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English cliwen, cleowen (denoting a rounded mass, also a ball of thread), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kluwen. All senses are also recorded for the form clue




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