What is the meaning of Clew?

(n.) To move of draw (a sail or yard) by means of the clew garnets, clew lines, etc.; especially to draw up the clews of a square sail to the yard.
(n.) Alternative of Clue.
(n.) To direct; to guide, as by a thread.

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