Broad, thick, plank projecting horizontally from the side of a ship, used to spread the shrouds and thus provide better support for the masts. The upper ends of the chains pass through notches on the outer edge of the channel. (April 1994 Logbook)
Synonyms:
chain-wales, chain wales
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