"chainfall" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chainfalls [plural]
Etymology: chain + fall Etymology templates: {{compound|en|chain|fall}} chain + fall Head templates: {{en-noun}} chainfall (plural chainfalls)
  1. A chain laid across a beam or similar, used as part of a hoist for lifting objects.
    Sense id: en-chainfall-en-noun-3DyHFJF4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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