Definitions
1.NounA roughly spherical mass or body.
2.NounA ball of thread or yarn.
3.NounYarn or thread as used to guide one's way through a maze or labyrinth; a guide, a clue.
4.NounThe 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. The trailing corner relative to the wind direction.
5.NounThe sheets so attached to a sail.
6.NounThe cords suspending a hammock.
7.NounArchaic spelling of clue.
8.Verbto roll into a ball
9.Verbto raise the lower corner(s) of (a sail)