ne another. Used for bending chain-sheets to the clues of
sails, jib-halliards, &c. (_See_ SPAR-HOOK.)

CLASS. Order or rank; specially relating to dockyard men.

CLASSIFICATION OF SHIPS. A register made of vessels according to the
report rendered in by special surveyors. (_See_ NAVY and LLOYD'S
REGISTER.)

CLAW, OR CLAW OFF, TO. To beat, or turn to windward from a lee-shore, so
as to be at sufficient distance from it to avoid shipwreck. It is
generally used when getting to windward is difficult.

CLAYMORE. Anciently a two-handed sword of the Highlanders, but latterly
applied to their basket-hilted sword.

CLEACHING NET. A hand-net with a hoop and bar, used by fishermen on the
banks of the Severn.

CLEAN. Free from danger, as clean coast, clean harbour; in general
parlance means quite, entirely. So Shakspeare represents AEgeon

"Roaming clean through the bounds of Asia."

Also, applied to a ship's hull with a fine run fore and aft.--_Clean
entrance_, clean run.--_To clean a ship's bottom._ (_See_ BREAMING and
HOG.)

CLEAN BILL. (_See_ BILL OF HEALTH.) When all are in health.

CLEAN DONE. Quite. In a seamanlike manner; purpose well effected;
adroitly tricked. (_See_ WEATHERED.)

CLEAN-FISH. On the northern coasts, a salmon perfectly in season.

CLEAN-FULL. Keeping the sail full, bellying, off the wind.

CLEAN OFF THE REEL. When the ship by her rapidity pulls the line off the
log-reel, without its being assisted. Also, upright conduct. Also, any
performance without stop or hindrance, off-hand.

CLEAN SHIP. A whale-ship unfortunate in her trip, having no fish or oil.

CLEAR. Is variously applied, to weather, sea-coasts, cordage,
navigation, &c., as opposed to foggy, to dangerous, to entangled. It is
usually opposed to _foul_ in all these senses.

CLEAR, TO. Has several significations, particularly to escape from, to
unload, to empty, to prepare, &c., as:--_To clear for action._ To
prepare for action.--_To clear away_ for this or that, is to get
obstructions out of the way.--_To clear the decks._ To remove lumber,
put things in their places, and coil down the ropes. Also, to take the
things off a table after a meal.--_To clear goods._ To pay the
custom-house dues and duties.--_To clear the land._ To escape from the
land.--_To clear a lighter, or the hold._ To empty either.

CLEARANCE. The document from the customs, by which a vessel and her
cargo, by entering all particulars at the custom-house, and