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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]

(..) will be able to feed their children tonight, and those children can grow up and have little tiny children of their own, thus, adding to the great chain of life! Water. Fruit. You see, by creating a little destruction, l'm encouraging life. (..)
1997 The Fifth Element
(..) have DNA memo groups. This has memo groups. Sounds like a freak of nature. l can't wait to meet him. l want to show you something. This is a normal human DNA chain. You, me, anybody. Watch this... The elements of this DNA chain are the same as ours. There's just more of them, (..)
1997 The Fifth Element