chainplate From WikiWord, the free dictionary English Contents DefinitionsRelated wordsReferences DefinitionsnounA plate on the side of a sailing ship to which the shrouds are attached. Related wordsSynonymschannel platedeckplatechainboltplacketshroudchestplatechainshearpoleshinplateshroudingbreastplateplaquetneckplateperch plateshellmainchain References Wiktionary — chainplate Wikipedia — chainplate