Noun: chape cheyp
- The metal tip or plate that protects the end of a scabbard, belt, or similar item
"The sword's scabbard had an ornate brass chape"
- The piece by which an object is attached to something, such as the loop at the back of a buckle
"The chape on the belt buckle had worn thin from frequent use"
Derived forms: chapes
Encyclopedia: Chape