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Chainplate
A plate on the side of a sailing ship to which the shrouds are attached.
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A plate on the side of a sailing ship to which the shrouds are attached.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Chainplate"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| channel platenoun | (nautical, now historical) An iron plate or link fastened under a channel, to which a mast is secured. |
| deckplatenoun | A plate forming a deck in non-nautical applications. |
| chainboltnoun | (nautical) A large bolt used to secure the chainplates to the ship's side. |
| placketnoun | A slit or other opening in an item of clothing, to allow access to pockets or fastenings |
| shroudnoun | That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment. |
| chestplatenoun | A plate of armor to protect a person's chest. |
| chainnoun | A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal. |
| shearpolenoun | (nautical) A horizontal beam that goes along the edge of the shroud to which the rigging is attached. |
| shinplatenoun | (uncommon) An item of plate armour covering the shin; a greave. |
| shroudingverb | A shroud (annular plate at the periphery of a water wheel, forming side of bucket). |
| breastplatenoun | A piece of armor that covers the chest. |
| plaquetnoun | (archaic) Synonym of placard, a metal plate reinforcing the lower part of an armor breastplate or backplate. |
| neckplatenoun | A piece of armour worn around the throat or neck; a gorget. |
| perch platenoun | A plate or block above or below a carriage-reach, at the kingbolt. |
| shellnoun | A hard external covering of an animal. |
| mainchainnoun | (cryptocurrencies) A blockchain with one or more sidechains attached to it. |
| channelnoun | Something through which another thing passes; a means of conveying or transmitting. |
| heelplatenoun | A metal plate used to reinforce the heel of a shoe. |
| shinglenoun | A small, thin piece of building material, often with one end thicker than the other, for laying in overlapping rows as a covering for the roof or sides of a building. |
| eye platenoun | (nautical) A metal plate, either having a hole in it, or a loop protruding from it, that is part of a ship's rigging |
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