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Term:
chafing gear (n)
Definition:
A wrapping or binding which can be sacrificed to protect more important or valuable gear from being damaged by rubbing. Chafing gear is made from scraps of leather boused around docklines where chafing occurs, but may also be made from unlaid rope which is wound around the shrouds to protect sails from wear. Other chafing gear is made from tires and hose pipe or canvas scraps.
