Converse of object

• afford: Neither will the Gospels afford a clew; for these are the record of " days of heaven upon earth.

Modifies a noun

• outhaul: A nylon cleat is fitted near the inboard end to make off the clew outhaul.

Noun used with modifier

• jib: From the jib clew cringle, aft to the jib sheet car, to the sheet winch.