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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..

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