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A series of linked metal rings made from metal
“For this purpose, they were riveted to a long heavy, chain, and, thus secured.”
A series of linked metal rings used to prevent freedom of movement
“Unruly prisoners were held in chains of iron.”
A long article of jewelry that is worn around the neck or other body part
“She wore denim jeans, a sky blue cotton jersey with navy blue sleeves, and a beaded chain.”
A sequence of items of the same type forming a line
“One hundred million years ago, Tobago was in the Pacific, part of a chain of volcanic islands.”
A group of hotels, restaurants, or shops owned by the same company
“The Corporation has a chain of 14 hotels in prime locations of Goa.”
Something that encumbers progress or movement
“We owe the heroic men who are striving to throw off the chain of intemperance the duty of removing temptation from their path.”
A large number of similar things coming in quick succession
One or more lines of people or vehicles moving in the same direction
The name or trademark of a fashion company
A thick rope of wire or hemp used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles
A chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration
An ornamental band, hoop, or chain worn on the wrist or arm
A heavy burden of responsibility or obligation
A complex system of interconnected elements
A market place or trading center
A series of adjoining mountains, often in a line
A human chain passing objects quickly from person to person in a coordinated manner
The way in which something progresses or develops
The arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other
A contiguous area of land totally surrounded by water
A form of decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil attached to a long piece of thread
Oppression, or something that is oppressive or restrictive, typically figuratively
To fasten or secure with a chain
“It was customary for the escorting police officer to chain the prisoner to a nearby tree for the night.”
To join so as to form a longer or larger whole
“They just don't chain trolleys together like they used to.”
To hamper or get in the way of
Hackneyed or trite
Happening regularly, time after time
Formed by the accumulation of successive additions
Types of personal ornamentation
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