Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clew-up
verb
/kluː ʌp/
Definition
A knot tied to hold a sail or rigging in place.
Examples
- Before setting sail, the crew had to clew-up all the loose lines to prevent them from tangling.
- He clew-up the main sail swiftly as the storm approached.
Meaning
To organize or secure the lines or sails on a boat in order to make the vessel more manageable.
Synonyms
- tie down
- secure
- fasten
