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Top-chain

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 co...

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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.

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