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chafing gear
(encz) | chafing gear, n: |
Chafing gear
(gcide) | Chafing \Chaf"ing\, n. [See Chafe, v. t.]
The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by
rubbing.
[1913 Webster]
Chafing dish, a dish or vessel for cooking on the table, or
for keeping food warm, either by coals, by a lamp, or by
hot water; a portable grate for coals.
Chafing gear (Naut.), any material used to protect sails,
rigging, or the like, at points where they are exposed to
friction.
[1913 Webster] |
chafing gear
(wn) | chafing gear
n 1: covering (usually rope or canvas) of a line or spar to
protect it from friction |
| | podobné slovo | definícia |
Chafing gear
(gcide) | Chafing \Chaf"ing\, n. [See Chafe, v. t.]
The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by
rubbing.
[1913 Webster]
Chafing dish, a dish or vessel for cooking on the table, or
for keeping food warm, either by coals, by a lamp, or by
hot water; a portable grate for coals.
Chafing gear (Naut.), any material used to protect sails,
rigging, or the like, at points where they are exposed to
friction.
[1913 Webster] |
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