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Meaning of chain
A series of linked metal rings or a sequence of related things.
Etymology of chain
The word "chain" originates from Old French "chaine", derived from Latin "catena", meaning "chain" or "fetter", which is also the source of the word "catenary", referring to the curve of a suspended chain
The word has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a series of linked metal rings, and its meaning has expanded to include figurative senses such as a sequence of events or a series of connected things
Synonyms
Definitions
- A series of metal rings or links joined together to form a flexible line or band, used for various purposes such as fastening, lifting, or restraining
- * A series of things linked or connected together, such as a chain of events or a chain of command
- * A sequence of related things, such as a chain of mountains or a chain of stores
Usage Examples
- The bike chain broke after a few months of use
- * The company is part of a chain of restaurants across the country
- * The team worked together to form a human chain to pass the buckets of water