chain
/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ sustantivo A2En español: cadena, catenario
- 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 y expresiones
De la biblioteca
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.
Otras coincidencias
Aprende chain en textos reales
Con una cuenta gratuita, pasa el cursor sobre cualquier palabra de la biblioteca para ver su significado, escúchala en voz alta, guarda palabras para repasarlas al ritmo de tu memoria y descubre cuánto de cada libro ya conoces.