chainplate

chain plate

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Definitions of chainplate word

noun chainplate a metal plate on the side of a vessel, to which the shrouds are attached 3
noun chainplate any of the metal plates secured to the hull of a sailing vessel or elsewhere to hold shrouds and backstays at their lower ends. 1
noun chainplate A strong link or plate on the hull of a sailboat or sailing ship, to which a shroud is secured. 1
noun chainplate (nautical) A plate on the side of a sailing ship to which the shrouds are attached. 0

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Origin of chainplate

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1685-95

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Parts of speech for Chainplate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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chainplate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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