Definition of chain

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

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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..
Jew''s-harp :: Jew's-harp (n.) The shackle for joining a chain cable to an anchor.
Tye :: Tye (n.) A chain or rope, one end of which passes through the mast, and is made fast to the center of a yard; the other end is attached to a tackle, by means of which the yard is hoisted or lowered..
Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery..
Chain :: Chain (n.) An instrument which consists of links and is used in measuring land.
Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To secure by bonds; to chain; to bond or confine; to hold tightly; to constringe.
Catenulate :: Catenulate (a.) Consisting of little links or chains.
Pallet :: Pallet (n.) One of the series of disks or pistons in the chain pump.
Carcanet :: Carcanet (n.) A jeweled chain, necklace, or collar..
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..
Interchain :: Interchain (v. t.) To link together; to unite closely or firmly, as by a chain..
Elevator :: Elevator (n.) A mechanical contrivance, usually an endless belt or chain with a series of scoops or buckets, for transferring grain to an upper loft for storage..
Diamond :: Diamond (a.) Resembling a diamond; made of, or abounding in, diamonds; as, a diamond chain; a diamond field..
Brequet Chain :: Brequet chain () A watch-guard.
Ecraseur :: Ecraseur (n.) An instrument intended to replace the knife in many operations, the parts operated on being severed by the crushing effect produced by the gradual tightening of a steel chain, so that hemorrhage rarely follows..
Altaic :: Altaic (a.) Of or pertaining to the Altai, a mountain chain in Central Asia..
Catenarian :: Catenarian (a.) Relating to a chain; like a chain; as, a catenary curve..
Enchain :: Enchain (v. t.) To bind with a chain; to hold in chains.
Chainless :: Chainless (a.) Having no chain; not restrained or fettered.
Anchor :: Anchor (n.) A iron instrument which is attached to a ship by a cable (rope or chain), and which, being cast overboard, lays hold of the earth by a fluke or hook and thus retains the ship in a particular station..
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