hog chain
/ˈhɒɡ tʃeɪn/Shipbuilding (originally US ). Now historical
noun
An iron rod passing from the bow of a vessel to its stern, intended to prevent hogging.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From hog + chain. Compare hog piece, hog frame.
- maidenhead
- maidenhood
- maidenish
- maiden-like
- maidenliness
- maidenly
- maiden name
- maiden of honor
- maiden of honour
- maiden over
- maiden pink
- maiden's blush
- maiden speech
- maiden's water
- maiden's wreath
- maiden-thought
- maiden voyage
- maidish
- maidless
- Maid Marian
- maid-of-all-work
- maid of honour
- maidservant
- maid service
- Maidstone