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chafing gear

/ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ ɡɪər/

Tradução: Material de proteção, como lona, borracha ou plástico, usado para evitar o desgaste e danos a cabos, cordas ou outros equipamentos causados pelo atrito ou contato com superfícies.

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/ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ ɡɪər/C1formaltechnical
  • ptMaterial de proteção, como lona, borracha ou plástico, usado para evitar o desgaste e danos a cabos, cordas ou outros equipamentos causados pelo atrito ou contato com superfícies.

Protective material, such as canvas, rubber, or plastic, used to prevent wear and damage on ropes, cables, or other equipment caused by friction or rubbing against surfaces.

  1. Protective covering on shipsC1formal

    Material, such as canvas, rope, or rubber, placed around ropes, cables, or rigging to prevent wear and damage from friction.

    ptProteção contra desgaste

    • The sailors wrapped chafing gear around the mooring lines to protect them from the rough dock edge.
    • Chafing gear is essential for preventing fraying on long voyages.
    • They inspected the chafing gear regularly to ensure it was still effective.