English Explanatory Dictionary

chainfall

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chain laid across a beam or similar, used as part of a hoist for lifting objects.
  2. A hoist of the type that provides a hanging chain: a chainfall hoist.

Word forms

chainfall chainfalls

Etymology

From chain + fall.

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