English Word · Intermediate
clewline
Outermost of the ropes with which a square sail is rolled up to the yard
Pronunciation: say clewline
Meaning
Outermost of the ropes with which a square sail is rolled up to the yard
Example
The crew pulled the clewline to raise the corner of the sail.
The crew pulled the clewline to raise the corner of the sail.
Practice tips
- Practice clewline out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.