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clew-line
ˈclew-line, ˈclue-line Naut. Also 7 cluling. [f. clew n. + line.] A tackle connecting the clew of a sail to the upper yard or the mast, by which it is drawn up in furling; sometimes, but not generally, applied to the clew-garnets.1627 Capt. Smith Seaman's Gram. v. 22 The clew line is the same to the... Oxford English Dictionary
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clue-
clew-garnet, clue- Naut. [f. clew n. + garnet.] A tackle to ‘clew up’ the ‘courses’ or lower square-sails in furling; cf. clew-line.α 1626 Capt. Smith Accid. Yng. Seamen 15 Clew garnits, tyes, martlits. 1627 ― Seaman's Gram. 22 The Clew garnet is a rope made fast to the clew of the saile, and from t... Oxford English Dictionary
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clue-line
clue-line see clew-line. Oxford English Dictionary
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