English Expression · Intermediate
chain pipe
An opening in the deck, lined with iron, through which the cable is passed into the lockers or tiers
Pronunciation: say chain pipe
Meaning
An opening in the deck, lined with iron, through which the anchor cable is passed into the chain locker.
Example
The anchor cable was fed through the chain pipe directly into the locker.
The anchor cable was fed through the chain pipe directly into the locker.
Practice tips
- Practice chain pipe out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.