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Alp :: Alp (n.) A very high mountain. Specifically, in the plural, the highest chain of mountains in Europe, containing the lofty mountains of Switzerland, etc..

Enlink :: Enlink (v. t.) To chain together; to connect, as by links..

Chain Wheel :: Chain wheel () An inversion of the chain pump, by which it becomes a motor driven by water..

Gunter''s Chain :: Gunter's chain () The chain ordinarily used in measuring land. See Chain, n., 4, and Gunter's scale..

Irony :: Irony (a.) Made or consisting of iron; partaking of iron; iron; as, irony chains; irony particles..

Curb :: Curb (n.) That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse..

Adamantine :: Adamantine (a.) Made of adamant, or having the qualities of adamant; incapable of being broken, dissolved, or penetrated; as, adamantine bonds or chains..

Handcuff :: Handcuff (n.) A fastening, consisting of an iron ring around the wrist, usually connected by a chain with one on the other wrist; a manacle; -- usually in the plural..

Concatenate :: Concatenate (v. t.) To link together; to unite in a series or chain, as things depending on one another..

Chained :: Chained (imp. p. p.) of Chai.

Thurible :: Thurible (n.) A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms, held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially at mass, vespers, and other solemn services..

Messenger :: Messenger (n.) A hawser passed round the capstan, and having its two ends lashed together to form an endless rope or chain; -- formerly used for heaving in the cable..

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..

Mycothrix :: Mycothrix (n.) The chain of micrococci formed by the division of the micrococci in multiplication.

Sufflaminate :: Sufflaminate (v. t.) To retard the motion of, as a carriage, by preventing one or more of its wheels from revolving, either by means of a chain or otherwise..

Leptothrix :: Leptothrix (n.) Having the form of a little chain; -- applied to bacteria when, as in multiplication by fission, they form a chain of filiform individuals..

Patrol :: Patrol (v. i.) To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.

Bind :: Bind (v. t.) To tie, or confine with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.; to fetter; to make fast; as, to bind grain in bundles; to bind a prisoner..

Tye :: Tye (n.) A chain or rope, one end of which passes through the mast, and is made fast to the center of a yard; the other end is attached to a tackle, by means of which the yard is hoisted or lowered..

Linkwork :: Linkwork (n.) A fabric consisting of links made of metal or other material fastened together; also, a chain..

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