What does a chain mean?

Answer 1

1.

a

series

of

objects

connected

one

after

the

other,

usually

in

the

form

of

a

series

of

metal

rings

passing

through

one

another,

used

either

for

various

purposes

requiring

a

flexible

tie

with

high

tensile

strength,

as

for

hauling,

supporting,

or

confining,

or

in

various

ornamental

and

decorative

forms.

2.

Often,

chains.

something

that

binds

or

restrains;

bond:

the

chain

of

timidity;

the

chains

of

loyalty.

3.

chains.

a.

shackles

or

fetters:

to

place

a

prisoner

in

chains.

b.

bondage;

servitude:

to

live

one's

life

in

chains.

c.

Nautical

.

(in

a

sailing

vessel)

the

area

outboard

at

the

foot

of

the

shrouds

of

a

mast:

the

customary

position

of

the

leadsman

in

taking

soundings.

d.

tire chain.

4.

a

series

of

things

connected

or

following

in

succession:

a

chain

of

events.

5.

a

range

of

mountains.