'chain' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'chain' with 17 example sentences.
- chain noun
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: a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
: (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
: a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
: (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership
: anything that acts as a restraint
: a unit of length
: a series of hills or mountains
: a linked or connected series of objects
: a necklace made by stringing objects together
- chain verb
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: connect or arrange into a chain by linking
: fasten or secure with chains
A mountain chain protects the valley from the northern winds.
A chain is no stronger than its weakest link.
Human beings are at the top of the food chain.
I don't have chains for my car.
It started a chain reaction.
They chained themselves to trees.
I want to chain myself to that tree.
Do you know how to use this kind of chain saw?
I'm a chain smoker.
The boat is attached to the anchor by a chain.
The dog was chained to the post.
There was a chain-reaction crash during rush hour.
I don't think this chain will stand the strain.
A totally ordered set is often called a "chain".
The prisoner is in chains.
I was chained to the desk all day.
The military has a very strict chain of command.