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noun
Any material, usually rope or canvas, used to protect sails, rigging, etc., at points where they are exposed to friction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: nautical, transport
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Synonyms: chafe guard, chafing guard
Antonyms: none provided
noun
covering (usually rope or canvas) of a line or spar to protect it from friction
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: covering
History
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