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

Tetrazone :: Tetrazone (n.) Any one of a certain series of basic compounds containing a chain of four nitrogen atoms; for example, ethyl tetrazone, (C2H5)2N.N2.N(C2H5)2, a colorless liquid having an odor of leeks..

Enlink :: Enlink (v. t.) To chain together; to connect, as by links..

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

Versant :: Versant (n.) The slope of a side of a mountain chain; hence, the general slope of a country; aspect..

Himalayan :: Himalayan (a.) Of or pertaining to the Himalayas, the great mountain chain in Hindostan..

Catena :: Catena (n.) A chain or series of things connected with each other.

Gusset :: Gusset (n.) A small piece of chain mail at the openings of the joints beneath the arms.

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

Tight :: Tight (superl.) Not slack or loose; firmly stretched; taut; -- applied to a rope, chain, or the like, extended or stretched out..

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

Curb :: Curb (n.) That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse..

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

Sufflaminate :: Sufflaminate (v. t.) To retard the motion of, as a carriage, by preventing one or more of its wheels from revolving, either by means of a chain or otherwise..

Interlink :: Interlink (v. t.) To link together; to join, as one chain to another..

Windlass :: Windlass (n.) A machine for raising weights, consisting of a horizontal cylinder or roller moving on its axis, and turned by a crank, lever, or similar means, so as to wind up a rope or chain attached to the weight. In vessels the windlass is often used instead of the capstan for raising the anchor. It is usually set upon the forecastle, and is worked by hand or steam..

Trace :: Trace (n.) One of two straps, chains, or ropes of a harness, extending from the collar or breastplate to a whiffletree attached to a vehicle or thing to be drawn; a tug..

Iron :: Iron (n.) Fetters; chains; handcuffs; manacles.

Interchain :: Interchain (v. t.) To link together; to unite closely or firmly, as by a chain..

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