Shroud'-plate, n.
n. 1. (Naut.) An iron plate of a futtock chain fixed on the ship's side. 2. (Mech.) One of the annular plates of a water-wheel, to which the ends of the bucket-boards are fastened.
n. 1. (Naut.) An iron plate of a futtock chain fixed on the ship's side. 2. (Mech.) One of the annular plates of a water-wheel, to which the ends of the bucket-boards are fastened.