A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
A series of interconnected links of known length, used as a measuring device.
A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
A number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule.
A unit of length equal to 22 yards. The length of a Gunter's surveying chain. The length of a cricket pitch. Equal to 20.12 metres, 4 rods, or 100 links.
That which confines, fetters, or secures; a bond.
Iron links bolted to the side of a vessel to bold the dead-eyes connected with the shrouds; also, the channels.
A long measuring tape.
A totally ordered set, especially a totally ordered subset of a poset.
A sequence of linked house purchases, each of which is dependent on the preceding and succeeding purchase (said to be "broken" if a buyer or seller pulls out).
A livery collar, a chain of office.
The warp threads of a web.
A series of interconnected things.
To link multiple items together.
To connect as if with a chain, due to dependence, addiction, or other feelings
To measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying.
To relate data items with a chain of pointers.
To obstruct the mouth of a river etc with a chain.
To obligate.
To fasten something with a chain.
To secure someone with fetters.
To load and automatically run (a program).
To be chained to another data item.
A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism.
A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink.
A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
A length of cable or chain equal to 12+¹⁄₂ fathoms or 75 feet, or later to 15 fathoms.
A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.
A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain.
To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of.
To shake, rattle.
To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.