English Dictionary

chape

/t͡ʃeɪp/

noun

The lower metallic cap at the end of a sword's scabbard. / Alternative form of chappe (“rainguard”) (piece fitted to a sword's crossguard).

I bought a new chape for my hat.

意味（1）

The lower metallic cap at the end of a sword's scabbard.

The blade is 33 in. long, of triangular section, etched, gilt and blued at the hilt. The scabbard is covered with black sole-skin, with a gilt locket and chape; the locket inscribed BLAND AND FOSTER, SWORD CUTLERS[…]

意味（2）

Alternative form of chappe (“rainguard”) (piece fitted to a sword's crossguard).

[…] the swords nevertheless do not lack the chape, the small leather piece that overlaps the crossguard in a semi-circle over the base of the blade and that is often referred to as a rain guard.

意味（3）

(archaic) The piece by which an object is attached to something, such as the frog of a scabbard or the metal loop at the back of a buckle by which it is fastened to a strap.

SABRE-BELT, ( black buff-leather.) — Length 36 to 40 inches, width 1.9 inch; 2 leather chapes sewed on the outside of the belt for attaching 2 brass loops […]