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[skybluefred]

with respect jim i have shot in mind for the answer to the chain length question.please can you tell me where ican confirm this as i can,t find it anywhere.thanks in advance,skybluefred.

[don1]

Look at no. 16 here

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=shot

[JoolsTwo]

shot [2]
another name for a shackle as unit of length for anchor chains. In this use, common in the U.S., a shot equals 15 fathoms, 90 feet or 27.432 meters. The origin of this name for a length of chain is not certain. It may be a corruption of "shut," since anchor chains are formed by shutting clasps or shackles to join shorter lengths of chain.

[JoolsTwo]

I searched on here

http://www.onelook.com/

regards

Jools

[Iolanthe]

I usually go to Google and type any word or phrase, definition and it will usually come up with a variety of options. That's how I found SHOT. If you ask for a definition in this way, there's a good chance you will find your answer.

[Marsh]

And for those who only trust books, Collins English Dictionary has

Shot

[16] a unit of chain length equal to 75feet (Brit) or 90 feet (US)

[Dustybun]

try this one - it's definition no. 15!

http://www.gutshot.com/features/aboutus.php

[skybluefred]

thanks everyone for your rapid replies.i had searched google but had no joy,i can send the wife to bed happy now.