See Also: clew(1)(dictionary)
clew(2)(dictionary)
Clew - Sailing(gambling)

clew(2) (iou)



clew verb. [klu:] See also CLUE verb. LME.
[from the noun.]
verb trans. Coil up into a ball. LME.
verb trans. Point out or trace (as) by a clew or clue. rare. E17.
verb trans. & intrans. Nautical. Draw the lower ends of (a sail) up to the upper yard or mast ready for furling; let down (a sail) by clews in unfurling. M18.