Definition of chain

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of chain is as below...

Chain (n.) That which confines, fetters, or secures, as a chain; a bond; as, the chains of habit..

Lern More About Chain

Soam :: Soam (n.) A chain by which a leading horse draws a plow.
Keckling :: Keckling (n.) Old rope or iron chains wound around a cable. See Keckle, v. t..
Catenary :: Catenary (n.) The curve formed by a rope or chain of uniform density and perfect flexibility, hanging freely between two points of suspension, not in the same vertical line..
Chain :: Chain (v. t.) To unite closely and strongly.
Catenulate :: Catenulate (a.) Chainlike; -- said both or color marks and of indentations when arranged like the links of a chain, as on shells, etc..
Interchaining :: Interchaining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Interchai.
Shackle :: Shackle (v. t.) To tie or confine the limbs of, so as to prevent free motion; to bind with shackles; to fetter; to chain..
Shackle :: Shackle (v. t.) To join by a link or chain, as railroad cars..
Seirospore :: Seirospore (n.) One of several spores arranged in a chain as in certain algae of the genus Callithamnion.
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering..
Gunter''s Chain :: Gunter's chain () The chain ordinarily used in measuring land. See Chain, n., 4, and Gunter's scale..
Chain :: Chain (n.) The warp threads of a web.
Diamond :: Diamond (a.) Resembling a diamond; made of, or abounding in, diamonds; as, a diamond chain; a diamond field..
Torulaform :: Torulaform (a.) Having the appearance of a torula; in the form of a little chain; as, a torulaform string of micrococci..
Jew''s-harp :: Jew's-harp (n.) The shackle for joining a chain cable to an anchor.
Camail :: Camail (n.) A neck guard of chain mall, hanging from the bascinet or other headpiece..
Chapelet :: Chapelet (n.) A kind of chain pump, or dredging machine..
Enchain :: Enchain (v. t.) To hold fast; to confine; as, to enchain attention..
Boom :: Boom (n.) A strong chain cable, or line of spars bound together, extended across a river or the mouth of a harbor, to obstruct navigation or passage..
Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us