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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..

Carcanet :: Carcanet (n.) A jeweled chain, necklace, or collar..

Appalachian :: Appalachian (a.) Of or pertaining to a chain of mountains in the United States, commonly called the Allegheny mountains..

Division :: Division (n.) A course of notes so running into each other as to form one series or chain, to be sung in one breath to one syllable..

Locket :: Locket (n.) A little case for holding a miniature or lock of hair, usually suspended from a necklace or watch chain..

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

Catenation :: Catenation (n.) Connection of links or union of parts, as in a chain; a regular or connected series. See Concatenation..

Gibbet :: Gibbet (n.) A kind of gallows; an upright post with an arm projecting from the top, on which, formerly, malefactors were hanged in chains, and their bodies allowed to remain asa warning..

Interchaining :: Interchaining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Interchai.

Reef :: Reef (n.) A chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water. See Coral reefs, under Coral..

Enfetter :: Enfetter (v. t.) To bind in fetters; to enchain.

Chatelaine :: Chatelaine (n.) An ornamental hook, or brooch worn by a lady at her waist, and having a short chain or chains attached for a watch, keys, trinkets, etc. Also used adjectively; as, a chatelaine chain..

Padlock :: Padlock (n.) A portable lock with a bow which is usually jointed or pivoted at one end so that it can be opened, the other end being fastened by the bolt, -- used for fastening by passing the bow through a staple over a hasp or through the links of a chain, etc..

Necklace :: Necklace (n.) A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.

Controller :: Controller (n.) An iron block, usually bolted to a ship's deck, for controlling the running out of a chain cable. The links of the cable tend to drop into hollows in the block, and thus hold fast until disengaged..

Catenate :: Catenate (v. t.) To connect, in a series of links or ties; to chain..

Gorget :: Gorget (n.) A piece of armor, whether of chain mail or of plate, defending the throat and upper part of the breast, and forming a part of the double breastplate of the 14th century..

Gang :: Gang (v. i.) A number going in company; hence, a company, or a number of persons associated for a particular purpose; a group of laborers under one foreman; a squad; as, a gang of sailors; a chain gang; a gang of thieves..

Chainwork :: Chainwork (n.) Work looped or linked after the manner of a chain; chain stitch work.

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..

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