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Thurible :: Thurible (n.) A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms, held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially at mass, vespers, and other solemn services..

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

Chatelaine :: Chatelaine (n.) An ornamental hook, or brooch worn by a lady at her waist, and having a short chain or chains attached for a watch, keys, trinkets, etc. Also used adjectively; as, a chatelaine chain..

Patrol :: Patrol (v. i.) A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts..

Bind :: Bind (v. t.) To tie, or confine with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.; to fetter; to make fast; as, to bind grain in bundles; to bind a prisoner..

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

Streptoneura :: Streptococcus (n.) A long or short chain of micrococci, more or less curved..

Tew :: Tew (n.) A rope or chain for towing a boat; also, a cord; a string..

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

Linkwork :: Linkwork (n.) A fabric consisting of links made of metal or other material fastened together; also, a chain..

Irony :: Irony (a.) Made or consisting of iron; partaking of iron; iron; as, irony chains; irony particles..

Degree :: Degree (n.) A certain distance or remove in the line of descent, determining the proximity of blood; one remove in the chain of relationship; as, a relation in the third or fourth degree..

Incatenation :: Incatenation (n.) The act of linking together; enchaining.

Catenulate :: Catenulate (a.) Chainlike; -- said both or color marks and of indentations when arranged like the links of a chain, as on shells, etc..

Division :: Division (n.) A course of notes so running into each other as to form one series or chain, to be sung in one breath to one syllable..

Consequence :: Consequence (n.) Chain of causes and effects; consecution.

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

Necklace :: Necklace (n.) A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.

Pulley :: Pulley (v. t.) A wheel with a broad rim, or grooved rim, for transmitting power from, or imparting power to, the different parts of machinery, or for changing the direction of motion, by means of a belt, cord, rope, or chain..

Cablelaid :: Cablelaid (a.) Twisted after the manner of a cable; as, a cable-laid gold chain..

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