ALL meanings of chainplate
chain plate
C c - 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