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Top-chain definitions
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary
TOP'-CHAIN, n. In ships, a chain to sling the lower yards in time of action, to prevent their falling when the ropes by which they are hung, are shot away.
TOP'-CLOTH, n. In ships, a piece of canvas used to cover the hammocks which are lashed to the top in action.
TOP'-DRAINING, n. The act or practice of draining the surface of land.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
Top-chain Top"-chain`, n. (Naut.) A chain for slinging the lower yards, in time of action, to prevent their falling, if the ropes by which they are hung are shot away.
