-s form of chape
n. The piece by which an object is attached to something, as
the frog of a scabbard or the metal loop at the back of a buckle by
which it is fastened to a strap.
n. The transverse guard of a sword or dagger.
n. The metal plate or tip which protects the end of a scabbard,
belt, etc.
(chape 的第三人称 -s形式) n. 剑鞘顶部的金属包头, (英)皮带上的活动圈