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chain

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

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]

(..) And with movement, Animal life on Earth goes back millions of years. Yet, most specie only use -% of its celebral capacity. But it's not until we reached human being at the top of the animal chain, that we finally see a specie used more of its celebral capacity. % may not seem like much but (..)
2014 Lucy
(..) ( I speak a little Spanish too ) Lucy, yes, I'm Lucy. It's just a terrible mistake. I'm just suppose to deliver this case. If you lost the key, you don't have to chop off my hand, you can just cut the chain, OK? Please! I'm begging you, please! No! No! No! No! No! Please! Please! (..)
2014 Lucy