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claw off

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  1. claw offverb

    to beat to windward to avoid being driven on to a lee shore

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. claw off

    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.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of claw off in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of claw off in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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