"clew" 怎么发音

word

US

kluː

KLOO

UK

klˈuː

KLOO

释义

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.

IPA 音标

美式英语

kluː

英式英语

klˈuː

简化发音

美式

KLOO

英式

KLOO

语境中听

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

Every clew must be secure before sailing.

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

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