Definition of chain - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
objectsseries of interconnected metal rings or links
- The dog was tied with a heavy chain.
2.
connectionseries of connected things or people
- A chain of events led to the disaster..
3.
businessseries of stores or businesses with the same brand
- The restaurant is part of a national chain.
4.
geographyseries of natural features like mountains
- The Andes form a long mountain chain.
5.
real estateUK sequence of linked house purchasesUK
- The house sale fell through, breaking the chain.
6.
chemistryTECH. series of atoms in a moleculeTECH.
- The carbon chain determines the molecule's properties.
7.
restraintthat which confines or restrains
- He felt the chains of his responsibilities.
8.
measurementDated UK unit of length equal to 22 yardsDated UK
- The field was measured using a chain.
Verb
1.
figurative linkbind someone to duties or people limiting their freedom
- She felt chained to her responsibilities.
2.
technologyTECH. link data items using a series of pointersTECH.
- The database uses pointers to chain records.
3.
securefasten objects using linked metal loops
- They chained the gate to prevent entry.
Images of chain
series of interconnected metal rings or links 
that which confines or restrains
Expressions with chain
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secure a person or animal with chains
They had to chain up the dog for safety.
garland made of daisies
She wore a daisy chain on her head during the festival..
single ring in a metal chain
He repaired the broken link in a chain.
series of connected happenings
The investigation revealed a chain of events leading to the accident.
single part of a connected series
Each link in the chain is crucial for its strength.
pull a chain to operate a mechanism
You need to yank the chain to start the old lawnmower.
anything that restricts freedom or opportunities
His debt was a ball and chain on his life.
provoke or irritate someone
Stop jerking my chain with your constant complaints.
tease or joke with someone playfully
He likes to pull his sister's chain about her cooking skills.
tease or provoke someone playfully
He likes to yank his brother's chain during games.
email sent to multiple people
I received a chain email from my friend yesterday.
series of connected mountains or hills
The Andes is a famous chain of mountains.
short chain attached to a door frame and door for security
She fastened the door chain before going to bed..
string of flowers linked together
She wore a flower chain around her neck.
chain made of or resembling gold
She wore a golden chain around her neck.
line of people holding hands for rescue or protest
The protesters formed a human chain to block the construction site..
series of islands closely linked and formed naturally
The Hawaiian island chain is known for its volcanic origins..
extended series of connected links
He wore a long chain around his neck.
series of interlinked paper loops used as decoration
The classroom was adorned with colorful paper chains for the holiday.
chain used to secure objects to prevent accidents
The trailer was attached with a safety chain to enhance safety during transport..
chain attached to tires for better grip on snow
He installed tire chains before driving up the mountain.
decorative chain worn around the waist
She wore a gold waist chain to the party.
game where words start with the last letter of the previous
We played word chain during the long car ride.
person who habitually smokes a lot
As a chain smoker, she goes through several packs a day.
Origin of chain
Latin, catena (chain)
Terms with chain included in their meaning
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jewelry
ornamental chain or string of beads worn around the neck
animal
band or chain around an animal's neck
chain parts
connected rings or segments in a chain
cause chain
happen as a result of something else
landform
chain of mountains or hills
restraint
metal rings joined by a chain for wrists
lighting
light fixture suspended from above by cord, chain, or similar support
supply chain
process of delivering goods to consumers
supply chain
process or channel of supply or production
chain
sequence of events or things like a waterfall
business
small family-owned business not part of a chain
ongoing drama
long, complicated chain of events that seems to have no end
supply chain
obtaining goods from outside suppliers
portable timepiece
watch carried in a pocket with a chain
chain reaction
effects spreading from an event
chain reaction
situation where one event causes many others
cause chain
be traced to, happening because of something else
chain
connected series of activities or incidents
initiate
start a chain reaction or event
gossip chain
relay news person to person, often changing along the way
chain reaction
start something that leads to more effects or changes
abr: Tim Hortons
Canadian coffee and donut shop chain
geography
rocky ridge or chain of mountains
logistics
component tracked for supply chain management
Examples of chain in a sentence
He wore a gold chain around his neck. The chain of islands was breathtaking. She wore a chain of daisies around her neck. The chain has outlets in every major city. He works for a retail chain that sells electronics. A chain of hills surrounded the valley.
The island chain stretched across the ocean. Their purchase depends on the chain completing on Friday. A delay at the bottom of the chain held up every move. The polymer's chain affects its flexibility. A long chain of atoms forms the backbone of the compound. The prisoner was bound by heavy chains. Chains of tradition can be hard to break. Surveyors often use a chain for accuracy. The garden's length was noted in chains. His career was chained to the success of the project. The two companies are chained by their mutual interests. Developers chain data to optimize performance. The software can chain multiple data points. The bike was chained to the post. They chained the dog to the tree.
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- French:chaîne, enchaîner, ...
- German:Kette, ketten, ...
- Italian:catena, incatenare, ...
- Spanish:cadena, encadenar, ...
- Portuguese:corrente, acorrentar, ...
- Chinese:链子, 捆绑, ...
- Japanese:鎖, 縛る, ...
- Arabic:سِلْسِلَة, قَيَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:שַׁרְשֶׁרֶת, לִכְבּוֹל, ...
- Russian:цепь, связывать, ...
- Ukrainian:ланцюг, прив'язувати, ...
- Hindi:जंजीर, जोड़ना, ...
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