| 单词 | heel chain |
| 释义 | > as lemmasheel chain heel chain n. a chain for securing a jib boom at its heel. ΚΠ 1838 G. Back Narr. Exped. in H.M.S. Terror vi. 433 The heel chains were again set up, and being brought over each quarter were hove tight by the capstan. c1860 H. Stuart Novices or Young Seaman's Catech. (rev. ed.) 74 The heel of the jib-boom has a sheave for the heel rope to reeve through, a score for the heel chain. 1997 W. Mowll Building Working Model Warship 124/2 The jibboom is held in place by the heel chain, which prevents the boom from being pushed inboard. < as lemmas |
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