| 单词 | clew |
| 释义 | clew n. & v. --n 1. Naut. a a lower or after corner of a sail. b a set of small cords suspending a hammock. 2. archaic a a ball of thread or yarn, esp. with reference to the legend of Theseus and the labyrinth. b = CLUE. --vtr. Naut. 1. (foll. by up) draw the lower ends of (a sail) to the upper yard or the mast ready for furling. 2. (foll. by down) let down (a sail) by the clews in unfurling. Etymology: OE cliwen, cleowen |
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