Clews

/kluːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of clew; multiple corners of sails or balls of thread; also the third-person singular present tense of the verb clew.

Etymology

Standard plural and verb conjugation of clew, following regular English formation rules.

Kelly Says

The word clews works as noun and verb, which is so common in English we barely notice it—yet it's a beautiful example of how working words evolve multiple meanings through constant use.

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