Word: mainchains
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: main
chains
Definition: Plural of mainchain. A chain securing the lower shrouds of the mainmast.
Morphemes:
Affix: main
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Short for mainsail; the lowermost sail on the mainmast
Affix: chain
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To fasten something with a chain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: catēna
Language: la
Decoded: catena
Meaning: chain
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).