clews

• 名词，指线、绳或纱的团；也指有助于解决问题的线索或提示。

A noun referring to a ball of yarn, cord, or thread, or to evidence that helps solve a problem.

1. Ball of yarn or threadC2formal

   A ball of yarn, cord, or thread, often used in sewing or weaving.

   线团

   • She wound the wool into a clew before starting her knitting.
   • The sailor used a clew of rope to secure the sail.
   • A clew of thread sat on the seamstress's table.

2. B2formal

   A piece of evidence or information that helps solve a problem or mystery.

   线索

   • The detective found a clew that led to the suspect's arrest.
   • Each clew brought them closer to solving the puzzle.
   • The letter provided a crucial clew to the mystery.

   同义词cluecueevidencehintindicationleadsigntip

• 名词，指用于悬挂吊床的绳索或绳子。

A noun referring to the cords or lines used to suspend a hammock.

1. Hammock suspension cordsC2formal

   The ropes or cords used to hang or suspend a hammock from its supports.

   吊床悬挂绳

   • He adjusted the clews to make the hammock more comfortable.
   • The sailor tied the clews securely to the hooks.
   • The hammock's clews were made of strong, braided rope.

• 过时动词，意为把东西卷成球或绕在线轴上，或提供线索、提示；也用于航海语境，指拉紧帆的下角。

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to form into a ball or coil, or to provide with a clue; also used in nautical contexts meaning to haul up the lower corners of a sail.

1. Roll into a ballC2formal

   To wind or coil something, such as yarn or thread, into a ball.

   绕成球

   • She carefully clewed the yarn into a neat ball.
   • The sailor clewed the rope to keep it tidy.
   • He clewed the thread before starting his embroidery.

   同义词ballcoilrollwind

   反义词uncoilunravelunrollunwind