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any materials attached to wear points on nets. See also top-side chafer
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
chafing gear
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Chafing gear — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chafing-gear — chafˈing gear noun Mats, spun yarn, battens, etc used on the rigging and spars of a ship to prevent damage by rubbing or chafing • • • Main Entry: ↑chafe … Useful english dictionary
chafing gear — noun covering (usually rope or canvas) of a line or spar to protect it from friction • Hypernyms: ↑covering * * * noun : a usually rope or canvas covering placed on a line or spar to protect it from chafe … Useful english dictionary
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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chafing dish — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chafer — chafing gear … Dictionary of ichthyology
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protection piece — chafing gear (any materials attached to wear points on nets) … Dictionary of ichthyology
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