chain

US /tʃen/

UK /tʃeɪn/

A2
v.t.Transitive VerbTo feel to be bound or tied to
If you chain your bicycle to this tree, it will be here when you come back
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Series of events or things that are connected
This was the first event that led to a chain reaction
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Series of (metal) connected links or rings
This metal chain is strong enough to tow a car
v.t.Transitive VerbTo connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
We had to chain the dog to a post as it was trying to chase cars
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An ornamental chain worn around the neck.
She wore a delicate gold chain around her neck.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A unit of length equal to 66 feet.
The surveyor used a chain to measure the land.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A means of restraint or confinement.
The prisoner was held in chains.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A series of atoms bonded together.
This molecule has a long carbon chain.

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