Clewed: meaning, definitions and examples
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clewed
[ kluːd ]
past tense
Clewed is a past tense of clew, which historically means to guide or direct. In nautical terms, it signifies the act of securing or pulling a sail. The word emphasizes the notion of being led or informed on a particular path.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He clewed the sails tightly before the storm.
- They clewed together their plans.
- The captain clewed the ropes meticulously.
Translations
Translations of the word "clewed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indicado
🇮🇳 संकेतित
🇩🇪 angezeigt
🇮🇩 ditunjukkan
🇺🇦 вказаний
🇵🇱 wskazany
🇯🇵 示された
🇫🇷 indiqué
🇪🇸 indicado
🇹🇷 gösterilen
🇰🇷 지시된
🇸🇦 مُشير
🇨🇿 ukázaný
🇸🇰 ukázaný
🇨🇳 指示的
🇸🇮 pokazan
🇮🇸 bent
🇰🇿 көрсетілген
🇬🇪 მაჩვენებელი
🇦🇿 göstərilən
🇲🇽 indicado
Etymology
The term 'clew' originates from Old English 'cleow' meaning 'a ball of thread or yarn', which relates to the modern sense of guiding or leading. The metaphorical use likely stems from the legend of Theseus, who used a ball of thread to navigate the Minotaur’s labyrinth. Over time, 'clew' evolved in maritime language, referring to the corner or lower corner of a sail, denoting both a physical object and a guiding concept. Today, 'clewed' reflects this historical journey, encapsulating both its nautical implications and its broader meanings associated with direction and understanding.