Definition of chain

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

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Himalayan :: Himalayan (a.) Of or pertaining to the Himalayas, the great mountain chain in Hindostan..
Aleutic :: Aleutic (a.) Of or pertaining to a chain of islands between Alaska and Kamtchatka; also, designating these islands..
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle..
Catena :: Catena (n.) A chain or series of things connected with each other.
Diamond :: Diamond (a.) Resembling a diamond; made of, or abounding in, diamonds; as, a diamond chain; a diamond field..
Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery..
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A chain or cord for fastening a watch to one's person or dress.
Streptococci :: Streptobacteria (n. pl.) A so-called variety of bacterium, consisting in reality of several bacteria linked together in the form of a chain..
Enfetter :: Enfetter (v. t.) To bind in fetters; to enchain.
Chain :: Chain (n.) That which confines, fetters, or secures, as a chain; a bond; as, the chains of habit..
Chain :: Chain (n.) The warp threads of a web.
Carcanet :: Carcanet (n.) A jeweled chain, necklace, or collar..
Broken :: Broken (v. t.) Separated into parts or pieces by violence; divided into fragments; as, a broken chain or rope; a broken dish..
Clank :: Clank (v. t.) To cause to sound with a clank; as, the prisoners clank their chains..
Enchain :: Enchain (v. t.) To hold fast; to confine; as, to enchain attention..
Chapelet :: Chapelet (n.) A kind of chain pump, or dredging machine..
Chainlet :: Chainlet (n.) A small chain.
Tether :: Tether (v. t.) To confine, as an animal, with a long rope or chain, as for feeding within certain limits..
Reef :: Reef (n.) A chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water. See Coral reefs, under Coral..
Controller :: Controller (n.) An iron block, usually bolted to a ship's deck, for controlling the running out of a chain cable. The links of the cable tend to drop into hollows in the block, and thus hold fast until disengaged..
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