clew

Meanings

• Noun

  A clue or hint, especially one left to help solvers of puzzles or mysteries.

  - "The detective followed the clew to solve the mystery."
  - "She found the first clew in the library."

• Noun

  A small ball or loop of cord used to help guide or wind up a thread or yarn.

  - "The sailor used a clew line to gather in the sail."
  - "The fisherman tied a clew to the end of his line."

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Synonyms

hint , indication , suggestion , signature , idea

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clew
drew , new , true , mew

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Variants

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clew , clews , clewed , clewing , clue , clues , clued , clueing , cluing

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Etymology

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Old English cliw, from clif, a slope or bank, possibly from Proto-Germanic *klauwo- or *klawjo- meaning 'hook, snare'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clew' comes from the Old English word 'cliw', which may be derived from the Proto-Germanic root 'klauwo-' or 'klawjo-'.

2. In ancient Greece, the goddess Athena was believed to have given the first clews to humans, helping them to unravel the mysteries of the universe.

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Related Concepts

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1. clue: A hint or indication, often used to solve a puzzle or mystery.

2. thread: A continuous length of material used for sewing, weaving, or other purposes.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the goddess Circe used a clew to wind up the threads of her loom, representing the passage of time and the cycles of life.

How to Memorize "clew"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a detective holding a clue or a loop of cord used as a clue.
   - Imagine winding up a thread using a clew.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clew' with 'clue' and 'hint'.
   - Link the word 'clew' with the image of a loop of cord or a ball of thread.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Clew is what guides you to the answer.'
   - Use the acronym 'C-L-E-W' to stand for 'Clues Leading to Every Wisdom'.

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