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Skid :: Skid (n.) A shoe or clog, as of iron, attached to a chain, and placed under the wheel of a wagon to prevent its turning when descending a steep hill; a drag; a skidpan; also, by extension, a hook attached to a chain, and used for the same purpose..

Catenulate :: Catenulate (a.) Chainlike; -- said both or color marks and of indentations when arranged like the links of a chain, as on shells, etc..

Brequet Chain :: Brequet chain () A watch-guard.

Incatenation :: Incatenation (n.) The act of linking together; enchaining.

Jew''s-harp :: Jew's-harp (n.) The shackle for joining a chain cable to an anchor.

Interchained :: Interchained (imp. & p. p.) of Interchai.

Tetrazone :: Tetrazone (n.) Any one of a certain series of basic compounds containing a chain of four nitrogen atoms; for example, ethyl tetrazone, (C2H5)2N.N2.N(C2H5)2, a colorless liquid having an odor of leeks..

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..

Consequence :: Consequence (n.) Chain of causes and effects; consecution.

Cordillera :: Cordillera (n.) A mountain ridge or chain.

Chain :: Chain (v. t.) To unite closely and strongly.

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

Fetter :: Fetter (p. pr. & vb. n.) To put fetters upon; to shackle or confine the feet of with a chain; to bind.

Streptoneura :: Streptococcus (n.) A long or short chain of micrococci, more or less curved..

Tether :: Tether (n.) A long rope or chain by which an animal is fastened, as to a stake, so that it can range or feed only within certain limits..

Degree :: Degree (n.) A certain distance or remove in the line of descent, determining the proximity of blood; one remove in the chain of relationship; as, a relation in the third or fourth degree..

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..

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

Keckling :: Keckling (n.) Old rope or iron chains wound around a cable. See Keckle, v. t..

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..

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