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Word: chain
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Meaning:
Noun:
- A number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule.
- A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
- A series of interconnected things.
- A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
- A unit of length equal to 22 yards. The length of a commonly used surveying chain. The length of a cricket pitch. Equal to 17.85 metres. Equal to 4 rods.
- British A pulls out).
- surveying A long measuring tape.
- surveying A series of interconnected links of known length, used as a measuring device.
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Verb:
- computing To relate data items with a chain of pointers; to be chained to another data item
- intransitive To link multiple items together
- transitive To fasten something with a chain
- transitive To measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying
- transitive To obstruct the mouth of a river etc with a chain
- transitive To secure someone with fetters
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