chainplate

English

Etymology

chain +‎ plate

Noun

chainplate (plural chainplates)

(nautical) A plate on the side of a sailing ship to which the shrouds are attached.

Translations

plate on the side of a sailing ship

Danish: røstjern
Dutch: putting (nl)
Norwegian: røstjern
Spanish: cadenote (es) m
Swedish: röstjärn

Anagrams

china plate, epicanthal

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