1. Noun
A ball of thread, yarn, or cord; also, The thread itself.
2. Noun
That which guides or directs one in anything of a doubtful or intricate nature; that which gives a hint in the solution of a mystery.
3. Noun
A lower corner of a square sail, or the after corner of a fore-and-aft sail.
4. Noun
A loop and thimbles at the corner of a sail.
5. Noun
A combination of lines or nettles by which a hammock is suspended.
6. Noun
A ball of thread; a thread or other means of guidance. Same as Clew.
7. Noun
a slight indication
Vocabulary classified under Business and finance
8. Noun
evidence that helps to solve a problem
Vocabulary classified under Research methods
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