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chain (ch<amac/n), n. [F. chane, fr. L. catena. Cf. Catenate.] 1. A series of links or rings, usually o
| chain | (ch<amac/n), n. [F. chane, 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 transmission of mechanical power, etc.
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-[They] put a chain of gold about his neck. Dan. v. 29.
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2.
That which confines, fetters, or secures, as a chain; a bond; as, the chains of habit.
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| chain | , v. t. [imp. p. p. Chained (chnd); 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.
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-Chained behind the hostile car. Prior.
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2.
To keep in slavery; to enslave.
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-And which more blest? who chained his country, say |
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