Unclew
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Unclew is a verb meaning (archaic, transitive, also figurative) To unwind, unfold, unravel or untie.
Meaning
(archaic, transitive, also figurative) To unwind, unfold, unravel or untie.
More Meanings
- (archaic, transitive, figuratively) To undo; to ruin.
Example Sentences
unclewing ropes and disentangling knots
unclewing the inmost mysteries of the bed-chamber
unclew the topmost canvas, the skysails, and the brig's royals
If I should pay you for't as 'tis extoll'd, It would unclew me quite
Word Forms
- unclews
- unclewing
- unclewed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unclue, uncoil, unreave, untwirl, unbrace, untie.
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