Word: mainchain
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: main
chain
Definition: 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: Noun
Meaning: Iron links bolted to the side of a vessel to bold the dead-eyes connected with the shrouds; also, the channels.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: catēna
Language: la
Decoded: catena
Meaning: chain