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clew in Turkish

clew in Turkish is yumak — clew means in sailing, the lower corner of a sail, or the metal loop fitted there, to which a sheet is attached for trimming the sail.

clew in Turkish

yumak
noun
(archaic) A ball of thread or yarn.

What does "clew" mean?

  1. noun In sailing, the lower corner of a sail, or the metal loop fitted there, to which a sheet is attached for trimming the sail.
    "The crew hauled in the sheet fixed to the sail's clew."
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clew in a sentence

  • The crew hauled in the sheet fixed to the sail's clew.
  • A worn clew can tear loose in a strong gust.

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What is "clew" in Turkish?
"clew" in Turkish is yumak. clew means: In sailing, the lower corner of a sail, or the metal loop fitted there, to which a sheet is attached for trimming the sail.
How do you use "clew" in a sentence?
Example: "The crew hauled in the sheet fixed to the sail's clew." In Turkish, "clew" is yumak.
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