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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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