Chafing
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Chafing when used as a nautical
term describes the process of wear on a line or sail
caused by constant rubbing against a hard, usually metallic, surface. Various methods are used to prevent chafing. Chafing of lines that rest on a choke on a boat can be prevented by putting a protecting material (sometimes as simple as a piece of old garden hose
) around the line. Chafing of a sail rubbing against a cable can be prevented on large ships by tying baggywrinkle
around the cable.
Chafing can also refer to irritated skin. This is caused by constant rubbing of another part of the skin—two thighs, for example. Chafing can also be caused by sweat between the skin. 'Body Glide' or 'Petroleum Jelly' will help alleviate the chafing.
Glossary of nautical terms
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term describes the process of wear on a line or sail
Sail
A sail is any type of surface intended to move a vessel, vehicle or rotor by being placed in a wind—in essence a propulsion wing. Sails are used in sailing.-History of sails:...
caused by constant rubbing against a hard, usually metallic, surface. Various methods are used to prevent chafing. Chafing of lines that rest on a choke on a boat can be prevented by putting a protecting material (sometimes as simple as a piece of old garden hose
Garden hose
A garden hose is a flexible tube used to carry water. There are a number of common attachments available for the end of the hose, such as sprayers and sprinklers...
) around the line. Chafing of a sail rubbing against a cable can be prevented on large ships by tying baggywrinkle
Baggywrinkle
Baggywrinkle is a soft covering for cables to reduce sail chafe. There are many points in the rig of a large sailing ship where the sails come into contact with the standing rigging; unprotected sails would soon develop holes at the points of contact...
around the cable.
Chafing can also refer to irritated skin. This is caused by constant rubbing of another part of the skin—two thighs, for example. Chafing can also be caused by sweat between the skin. 'Body Glide' or 'Petroleum Jelly' will help alleviate the chafing.