Chine

That part of the waterways which is left the thickest and above the deckplank. It is bearded back that the lower seam of spirketting may be more conveniently caulked, and is gouged hollow in front to form a water-course.

To Chinse. To caulk slightly with a knife or chisel those seams or openings that will not bear the force required for caulking in a more proper manner.