chainplate en · NOUN
Etymology
From chain + plate.
Meanings
- A plate on the side of a sailing ship to which the shrouds are attached.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chainplates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
sv röstjärn (plate on the side of a sailing ship) · nl putting (plate on the side of a sailing ship) · no røstjern (plate on the side of a sailing ship) · da røstjern (plate on the side of a sailing ship) · es cadenote (plate on the side of a sailing ship) · fr cadène (plate on the side of a sailing ship)