chainplate

Questions

What does chainplate mean?

A plate on the side of a sailing ship to which the shrouds are attached.

Where does chainplate come from?

From chain + plate.

How to pronounce chainplate

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “chainplate”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “chainplate”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “chainplate” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.