chain
/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ noun A2- A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal. · He wore a gold chain around the neck.· The anchor is connected to the boat with a 100-metre long chain.
- An accessory, adornment or insignia comprising, containing or depicting a series of links. · wallet chain
- A livery collar, a chain of office.
- That which confines, fetters, or secures; a bond. · the chains of habit
- A snow chain. · He put chains on my tires.
- A bicycle chain. · My bike needs a chain.
- A pair of sticks connected by a ten yard chain, used to measure a down in American football.
- A watchchain. · His watch's chain was gold-plated.
Plural chains
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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Surely my whole chain of reasoning cannot have been false.
So all life is a great chain, the nature of which is known whenever we are shown a single link of it.
There were two golden bands fastened to them that passed around the back of her head, where they were locked together by a little key that was at the end of a chain the Guardian of the Gates wore around his neck.
Gold Albert chain, very heavy and solid.
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