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Webster 1913 Edition


Top-chain

Top′-chainˊ

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Noun.
(Naut.)
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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Top-chain

TOP'-CHAIN

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Noun.
In ships, a chain to sling the lower yards in time of action, to prevent their falling when the ropes by which they are hung, are shot away.

Definition 2024


top-chain

top-chain

English

Noun

top-chain (plural top-chains)

  1. (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.