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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.
1627Capt. Smith Seaman's Gram. v. 22 The clew line is the same to the top sailes top gallant and spret sailes, as the Clew garnet is to the maine and foresailes. a1642Sir W. Monson Naval Tracts iii. (1704) 329/2 He hears the Seamen cry..haul home a Cluling. 1748Anson's Voy. i. x. 98 Endeavouring to hand the top-sails, the clew-lines and bunt-lines broke. 1762Falconer Shipwr. ii. 196 Through rattling blocks the clue-lines swiftly run. 1882Daily Tel. 12 Sept. 2/2 You have overhauled your clew-lines, the yard has been hoisted over your head. |