chape noun ˈchāp ˈchap : the metal mounting or trimming of a scabbard or sheath

The reinforced end of a single-piece metal scabbard can also be called the chape. The scabbard chape is not to be confused with the chappe, a French term - rain-guard in English - on the …

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun chape, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

chape in American English (tʃeip) noun the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard

Define chape. chape synonyms, chape pronunciation, chape translation, English dictionary definition of chape. n. A metal tip or mounting on a scabbard or sheath. American Heritage® …

Origin of Chape Middle English from Old French hood, head covering from Late Latin cappa hooded cloak From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition French, …

A 'chape' [ʃeɪp] is a metal plate or rim fixed to the scabbard of a sword, knife, or bayonet to protect the tip and prevent it from cutting through the leather or other material of the scabbard.

French, a churchman's cope, a cover, a chape, from Latin cappa. or to add your own related words.

With the "locket" or "throat" fitting at the top, open, end of the scabbard (9 in the diagram; confusingly, in French this is a chappe), the chape is often the only part of a scabbard to …

Dec 21, 2025 · chape (plural chapes) A metal cover or mounting, especially the chape of a scabbard.