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chain

Definition

  • noun: a series of usually metal links or rings that are connected to each other in a line and used for supporting heavy things, for holding things together, for decoration, etc.
  • noun: a series of usually metal links or rings connected to or fitted into one another and used for various purposes (as support, restraint, transmission of mechanical power, or measurement)
  • verb: to fasten, hold, or connect (someone or something) with a chain
  • verb: to obstruct or protect by a chain
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: bond, enslave, bind

Examples

  • Protesters formed 'a human chain' [=they stood next to each other with their arms linked] around the ancient tree to prevent it from being cut down.

  • In the United States, the President as the commander in chief is at the head of the military 'chain of command'.

  • I thought he really won the lottery but he was only 'pulling my chain'. [=he was only playing a joke on me]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That drum is your heartbeat! And your god is the glory of Rome! If this ship goes down, so do you. Chains. CAPTAIN: Raise the trident! WATCHMAN: Free to engage! Quickly! GUARD: Ready! - (LADDER RATTLING) - GUARD: Get ready! Chains! SOLDIER : You, too! SOLDIER : Catapults ready! Fire pit ready! Open the oil barrels! SLAVE: We should do something. - We should do something. (..)
    2016 Ben-Hur