"Inglefield clip" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Inglefield clips [plural]
Etymology: After the person who invented it in the 1890s, Edward Fitzmaurice Inglefield. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Inglefield clip (plural Inglefield clips)
  1. A double chain-link clip which is opened and closed by alignment of the chamfered gaps in each. Often used for flag halyards and jib sheets. Wikipedia link: Inglefield clip Synonyms: Brummel hook, sister clip
    Sense id: en-Inglefield_clip-en-noun-J4tsbxL5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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