chain (Meaning)
chain (n)
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
(chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
(business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership
anything that acts as a restraint
a unit of length
British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979)
a series of hills or mountains
a linked or connected series of objects
a necklace made by stringing objects together
chain (v)
connect or arrange into a chain by linking
fasten or secure with chains
chain (n.)
A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament, of the exertion and transmission of mechanical power, etc.
That which confines, fetters, or secures, as a chain; a bond; as, the chains of habit.
A series of things linked together; or a series of things connected and following each other in succession; as, a chain of mountains; a chain of events or ideas.
An instrument which consists of links and is used in measuring land.
Iron links bolted to the side of a vessel to bold the dead-eyes connected with the shrouds; also, the channels.
The warp threads of a web.
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.
To keep in slavery; to enslave.
To unite closely and strongly.
To measure with the chain.
To protect by drawing a chain across, as a harbor.
Synonyms & Antonyms of chain
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Synonyms:
- circle
- cycle
- gantlet
- line
- gauntlet
- scale
- succession
- river
- range
- spectrum
- queue
- chain reaction
- row
- vicious circle
- vicious cycle
- consecution
- stream
- file
- belt
- gamut
- flow
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chain Sentence Examples
- The chain linking the gate was sturdy and secure.
- She wore a delicate gold chain around her neck, adorned with a small pendant.
- The bike was secured with a heavy-duty chain to prevent theft.
- The company implemented a new supply chain management system to streamline operations.
- The prisoner was led away in chains, his wrists bound tightly.
- The chain of events leading to the accident could have been prevented with better safety measures.
- The anchor was connected to the ship by a thick chain.
- He felt like he was bound by a chain of obligations, unable to break free.
- The chain reaction caused by the chemical spill had far-reaching consequences.
- The chain of command within the military ensures efficient communication and decision-making.
FAQs About the word chain
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together, (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule), a series of (usually
string, train,sequence, continuum,progression, catena, concatenation, nexus, catenation, circle
incentive, spur, impetus, break, incentive, edge, impetus, catalyst, spur, break
The chain linking the gate was sturdy and secure.
She wore a delicate gold chain around her neck, adorned with a small pendant.
The bike was secured with a heavy-duty chain to prevent theft.
The company implemented a new supply chain management system to streamline operations.
