Definition of chain

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Chain (n.) A series of things linked together; or a series of things connected and following each other in succession; as, a chain of mountains; a chain of events or ideas..

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Rattle :: Rattle (v. t.) To cause to make a rattling or clattering sound; as, to rattle a chain..
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..
Clank :: Clank (v. t.) To cause to sound with a clank; as, the prisoners clank their chains..
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..
Pomander :: Pomander (n.) A box to contain such perfume, formerly carried by ladies, as at the end of a chain; -- more properly pomander box..
Iron :: Iron (n.) Fetters; chains; handcuffs; manacles.
Soam :: Soam (n.) A chain by which a leading horse draws a plow.
Halysites :: Halysites (n.) A genus of Silurian fossil corals; the chain corals. See Chain coral, under Chain..
Chapelet :: Chapelet (n.) A kind of chain pump, or dredging machine..
Ecraseur :: Ecraseur (n.) An instrument intended to replace the knife in many operations, the parts operated on being severed by the crushing effect produced by the gradual tightening of a steel chain, so that hemorrhage rarely follows..
Chain :: Chain (v. t.) To fasten, bind, or connect with a chain; to fasten or bind securely, as with a chain; as, to chain a bulldog..
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) Fig.: That which connects or binds; a chain; a link; a bond connection.
Reef :: Reef (n.) A chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water. See Coral reefs, under Coral..
Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To secure by bonds; to chain; to bond or confine; to hold tightly; to constringe.
Cordillera :: Cordillera (n.) A mountain ridge or chain.
Bobstay :: Bobstay (n.) A rope or chain to confine the bowsprit of a ship downward to the stem or cutwater; -- usually in the pl.
Concatenate :: Concatenate (v. t.) To link together; to unite in a series or chain, as things depending on one another..
Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery..
Pallet :: Pallet (n.) One of the series of disks or pistons in the chain pump.
Chainwork :: Chainwork (n.) Work looped or linked after the manner of a chain; chain stitch work.
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