hog chain en · NOUN
Etymology
From hog + chain. First use appears c. 1841 in the Missouri Republican.
Meanings
- A chain or a tie rod passing from the bow of a vessel to its stern, used in a ship in order to prevent hogging.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hog chains | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hogchain | alternative | lexicographic |