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Meaning of the word chains in English

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chains

Noun

1.

a connected flexible series of metal links used for fastening or securing objects and pulling or supporting loads.

Example:
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he slid the bolts on the front door and put the safety chain across
Synonym:
fettersshacklesbondsironsleg ironsmanacleshandcuffscuffsbraceletstrammelsgyvesbilboes
2.

a sequence of items of the same type forming a line.

Example:
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he kept the chain of buckets supplied with water
Synonym:
seriessuccessionstringsequencetraintrailrunpatternprogressioncoursesetlinerowconcatenation

Verb

1.

fasten or secure with a chain.

Example:
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she chained her bicycle to the railing
Synonym:
tiesecurefastentetherhitchbindropemoorrestrainshacklefettermanaclehandcuffhobbleconfineimprisontrammelgyve
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