swage

Meanings

• noun

  A type of decorative metalwork used to secure ropes or cables, especially on ships.

  - "The swage was used to secure the anchor rope."
  - "The swage on the old ship was ornate and intricately designed."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsweɪdʒ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsweɪdʒ/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of swage that leads to same result
swage , swages , swaged , swaging , swage block , swage blocks

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Etymology

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From Old French 'swagier', to swell or billow, from swage, a swelling.

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Trivia

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1. Swage was also used in medieval tournaments as a decorative element on weapons and armor.

2. Swage was sometimes made from precious metals and was considered a status symbol on ships.

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Related Concepts

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1. shackle: Swage is often used in conjunction with shackles to secure ropes and cables.

2. maritime: Swage is a term closely associated with maritime culture and technology.

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Culture

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Swage has been used extensively in maritime culture as a decorative element and functional tool for securing ropes and cables. It has also been used as a symbol of seafaring and the sea in literature and art.

How to Memorize "swage"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ship's rope being secured with a decorative swage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'swage' with the image of a ship and ropes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'swage' starts with an 's' and is related to securing ropes.

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