Top-chain
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Top-chain is a noun meaning (historical, nautical) A chain for slinging the lower yards, in time of action, to prevent their falling, if the ropes by which they are hung are shot away.
Meaning
(historical, nautical) A chain for slinging the lower yards, in time of action, to prevent their falling, if the ropes by which they are hung are shot away.
Word Forms
- top-chains
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mainchain, chain, slang, collar, chainfall, sling.
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