# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Anchor Chain
A chain used in conjunction with a winch mounted on the tail pole of a windmill to turn and secure the mill; made fast to CHAINPOSTS set around the base.
Alternative terms
Term | Language | Region |
bezet-, keer-, tui-, spring-, storm-, rechtketting | Dutch | |
chaîne f d'ancrage | French | |
Sturmkette f | German |
See syntax and abbreviations used in the TIMS Dictionary definitions.
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