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English-Russian sailing ships dictionary. 2014.
main clew
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clew-garnet — clewˈ garnet noun (nautical) A tackle for clewing up the smaller square sails for furling • • • Main Entry: ↑clew … Useful english dictionary
clew-lines — clewˈ lines plural noun (nautical) Ropes attached to the clews on square sails by which they are clewed up for furling • • • Main Entry: ↑clew … Useful english dictionary
clew down — (nautical) To let down a sail by the lower edges • • • Main Entry: ↑clew … Useful english dictionary
clew up — 1. To draw up the lower edges of a square sail ready for furling (nautical) 2. To tie up loose ends (figurative) • • • Main Entry: ↑clew … Useful english dictionary
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