(transitive and intransitive) to raise the lower corner(s) of (a sail)
to roll into a ball
Yarn or thread as used to guide one's way through a maze or labyrinth; a guide, a clue.
The cords suspending a hammock.
The sheets so attached to a sail.
The lower corner(s) of a sail to which a sheet is attached for trimming the sail (adjusting its position relative to the wind); the metal loop or cringle in the corner of the sail, to which the sheet is attached. (on a triangular sail) The trailing corner relative to the wind direction.
To change the direction of the sail so as to point in a direction that is more down wind; to bring the bow leeward.
To diminish in size, value, etc.
To fall into sin; stray.
To become detached or to drop from.