"forechain" meaning in All languages combined

See forechain on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: forechains [plural]
Etymology: From fore- + chain. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|fore|chain}} fore- + chain Head templates: {{en-noun}} forechain (plural forechains)
  1. (nautical, usually in the plural) A chain securing the lower shrouds of the foremast. Tags: plural-normally Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-forechain-en-noun-NEufKLv4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with fore- Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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