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

Chain :: 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..

Chain :: Chain (n.) That which confines, fetters, or secures, as a chain; a bond; as, the chains of habit..

Chain :: Chain (n.) 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..

Chain :: Chain (n.) An instrument which consists of links and is used in measuring land.

Chain :: Chain (n.) Iron links bolted to the side of a vessel to bold the dead-eyes connected with the shrouds; also, the channels..

Chain :: Chain (n.) The warp threads of a web.

Chain :: 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..

Chain :: Chain (v. t.) To keep in slavery; to enslave.

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

Chain :: Chain (v. t.) To measure with the chain.

Chain :: Chain (v. t.) To protect by drawing a chain across, as a harbor..

Chain Pump :: Chain pump () A pump consisting of an endless chain, running over a drum or wheel by which it is moved, and dipping below the water to be raised. The chain has at intervals disks or lifts which fit the tube through which the ascending part passes and carry the water to the point of discharge..

Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery..

Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the under side of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch. See Stitch..

Chain Wheel :: Chain wheel () A chain pulley, or sprocket wheel..

Chain Wheel :: Chain wheel () An inversion of the chain pump, by which it becomes a motor driven by water..

Chained :: Chained (imp. p. p.) of Chai.

Chaining :: Chaining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Chai.

Chainless :: Chainless (a.) Having no chain; not restrained or fettered.

Chainlet :: Chainlet (n.) A small chain.

Chainwork :: Chainwork (n.) Work looped or linked after the manner of a chain; chain stitch work.

Disenchained :: Disenchained (a.) Freed from restraint; unrestrained.

Enchain :: Enchain (v. t.) To bind with a chain; to hold in chains.

Enchain :: Enchain (v. t.) To hold fast; to confine; as, to enchain attention..

Enchain :: Enchain (v. t.) To link together; to connect.

Enchainment :: Enchainment (n.) The act of enchaining, or state of being enchained..

Gunter''s Chain :: Gunter's chain () The chain ordinarily used in measuring land. See Chain, n., 4, and Gunter's scale..

Hain''t :: Hain't () A contraction of have not or has not; as, I hain't, he hain't, we hain't..

Hogchain :: Hogchain (n.) A chain or tie rod, in a boat or barge, to prevent the vessel from hogging..

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