English Dictionary

top-chain

名詞

(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.

日本語の意味

海上用語で、作戦中に吊るされているロープが切られた場合に、下部のヨードが落下するのを防ぐために用いられる連鎖状の金具・鎖。

During the battle, the crew hastily secured the top-chain to prevent the lower yards from falling if their suspending ropes were shot away.

戦闘中、乗組員は下部ヤードが吊り縄を撃ち抜かれて落下するのを防ぐため、ヤードを吊るすためのチェーンを急いで固定した。

意味（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.

top-chains （ plural ）