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Clew Meaning in English

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التعريف

A 'clew' is most commonly a nautical term meaning the lower corner of a sail to which ropes are fastened. Historically, it can also mean a ball of thread or a clue, as in a hint to find something.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Modern usage is almost exclusively nautical. The older sense (as in 'clue') is now archaic. In everyday English, use 'clue' for hints; 'clew' appears mainly in sailing or historical contexts.

جمل نموذجية

The sailor tied the rope to the clew of the sail.

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The wind caught the clew and made the sail billow out.

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Don’t forget to check the clew before we set sail.

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Every clew must be secure before sailing.

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In old stories, a clew of thread helped heroes find their way.

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The old map gave us a small clew to find the hidden treasure.

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