A unit of length equal to 22 yards. The length of a Gunter's surveying chain. The length of a cricketpitch. Equal to 20.12 metres, 4 rods, or 100 links.
(Britain) A sequence of linked housepurchases, each of which is dependent on the preceding and succeeding purchase (said to be "broken" if a buyer or seller pulls out).
That which confines, fetters, or secures; a bond.
(plural) Iron links bolted to the side of a vessel to bold the dead-eyes connected with the shrouds; also, the channels.
A guard which fits around the chain of a bicycle to protect it from dirt and other environmental hazards, and to protect operators from dirt and danger of trapping.
“I remember a group of men carrying one of the links of the chainwork, which was excellent in character.”
“She slipped and her left foot was caught up in the moving chainwork, which caused her to fall over and be dragged by it.”
“There is Norman stone vaulting in the chancel roof and pieces of ancient crosses are on display, including one example of carved chainwork dating back to the original church.”
“The party also included two flagmen, two chainmen, three axemen, a cook, and a teamster to look after two wagons and a pack train of mules.”
“The flagman, supplied with metal pins or wooden stakes, marked the spot determined by the deputy surveyor and toward which the axmen and chainmen aimed.”