chain

  • 1Chain — (ch[=a]n), n. [F. cha[^i]ne, fr. L. catena. Cf. {Catenate}.] 1. A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament, of the exertion and… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 2chain — [tʆeɪn] noun [countable] 1. a number of shops, hotels, cinemas etc owned or managed by the same company or person: • Britain s leading supermarket chain chain of • a chain of travel agents. 2. a series of people or organizations involved in… …

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  • 3Chain — Chain, v. t. [imp. p. p. {Chained} (ch[=a]nd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Chaining}.] 1. To fasten, bind, or connect with a chain; to fasten or bind securely, as with a chain; as, to chain a bulldog. [1913 Webster] Chained behind the hostile car. Prior.… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 4chain — I (nexus) noun act of coming together, act of coupling, act of joining, act of uniting, affiliation, affinity, alliance, association, attachment, attraction, bond, bond of union, bridge, conjunction, connectedness, connecting link, connecting… …

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  • 5CHAIN — can refer to:* CHAIN programming language * CHAIN (industry standard), an acronym for Ceced Home Appliances Interoperating Network, a standard for a multi brands home network of interactive household appliances.See also Chain …

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  • 6chain —   [tʃeɪn, englisch], noch gebräuchliche Längeneinheit in Großbritannien und den USA: 1 chain = 22 yd = 20,1168 m …

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  • 7Chain — [tʃein] das; s, <aus engl. chain »Kette«, dies aus fr. chaîne, vgl. ↑Chaine> Längeneinheit in Großbritannien u. in den USA (20,11 m) …

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  • 8CHAIN — ist die Abkürzung für: CECED Home Appliances Interoperating Network Controlled and Harmonised Aeronautical Information Network …

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  • 9Chain [1] — Chain (engl., spr. Tschehn), englisches Feldmaß, hat 4 Perches, 1 Perch = 51/2 Yards = 5,0291 Metres …

    Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • 10Chain [2] — Chain (spr. Schäng, Ketteninsel, Todoslos Santos), Insel, zur Gruppe der Niedrigen od. Gefährlichen Inseln, Paumotu. od. Perlen Archipel (Polynesien) gehörig, von den Eingeborenen Ana genannt …

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