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What is the history of the word clew?

Clew is originally a ball of yarn, and the lower part of a sail. The meaning "clue" ( itself a variant spelling of clew) comes from the tale of Theseus and the Minotaur.… (MORE)

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In Sailing

Where is the clew and tack positioned on a cruising shoot?

On a fore-and-aft rigged vessel, the clew is the point on the sail where sheets are attached and is furthest aft. The tack is attached fast to standing rigging (usually) and i… (MORE)

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Where to get lvl 1 clew scroll?

A good way to get a level one clue scroll is to pick-pocket H.A.M. members until you get one.

Dan Crimmins

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Mensan, woodworker, building electronics projects since age 12, taught electronics, am in ham radio, very good at biology/astronomy/physics.

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What is another word for clew?

Hint is another word for clew 2nd Answer: No, 'Hint' is not another word for clew. A clew is either a ball of thread or yarn, or it is the corner of a sail, or the ring that i… (MORE)

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What is the two meanings to clew?

it firstly means what is inside a poo and and second how dum you are

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What is the word origin of the word clew?

1. A ball of yarn or thread.2. Greek Mythology The ball of thread used by Theseus to find his way out of the labyrinth.3. clews The cords by which a hammock is suspended.

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What purpose is a clew to a hammock?

The purpose to clew a hammock is to structurally sustain the hammock with a knot that will be hung by a tree with a lasso. This can be looked up online.

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What has the author Howard Clewes written?

Howard Clewes has written: 'Stendhal' 'I, the king' -- subject(s): Fiction in English 'The unforgiven' 'Man on a horse' -- subject(s): Fiction in English

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What has the author Henry Clews written?

Henry Clews has written: 'Twenty-eight years in Wall street' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Wall Street, Capitalists and financiers, Speculation, Business

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In Grammar

Are you sure collective noun for worms is clew?

The present day meaning of the noun 'clew' is a word for a metal loop attached to the lower corner of a sail through which cords are passed; the cords from which a hammock… (MORE)