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clew noun

  /kljuː/ , /kluʊ̯/ , /kluː/
  • (nautical) The lower corner(s) of a sail to which a sheet is attached for trimming the sail (adjusting its position relative to the wind); the metal loop or cringle in the corner of the sail, to which the sheet is attached. (on a triangular sail) The trailing corner relative to the wind direction.
 [[шко́товый]] [[у́гол]] [[парус|па́руса]]
  • (archaic) A ball of thread or yarn.
 клубо́к, мото́к
hammock clew
шкентрос
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