Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chainfall

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
chain-fall
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A chain laid across a beam or similar, used as part of a hoist for lifting objects.

noun

A hoist of the type that provides a hanging chain: a chainfall hoist.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From chain + fall.

Inflected Forms

chainfalls (plural)

Questions

What does chainfall mean?
A chain laid across a beam or similar, used as part of a hoist for lifting objects.
Where does chainfall come from?
From chain + fall.

How to pronounce chainfall

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