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What does top-chain mean?
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.

How to pronounce top-chain

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “top-chain”.
  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 “top-chain”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “top-chain” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.