chafing gear
nounUK /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ ɡɪə/
US /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ ɡɪr/
Chafing gear is a cover that keeps a rope from rubbing and wearing out.
The sailor wrapped chafing gear around the rope where it touched the rail.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A metal plate or frame placed over a fire to support cooking pots.
The cook set the pot on the chafing gear above the coals.
3. A dish or pan used to keep food warm over a small flame.
They kept the sauce warm in a chafing dish at the buffet.
4. Any material used to protect a surface from rubbing or friction.
He added chafing gear to the cable where it crossed the sharp edge.