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chain
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- pronunciation:
- cheIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a row of links, usually made of metal, that are joined together and used to pull, hold, or fasten something.
The workers used chains to drag the logs up the hill.The boy tied his dog with a chain.The door is locked with a chain.
- similar words:
- cable, tether
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| definition 2: |
a series of things or events that are connected to each other.
A chain of mountains stretched across the state.There has been a chain of robberies in the city.- synonyms:
- sequence, series, string
- similar words:
- course, cycle, range, set, succession, train
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| definition 3: |
a series of businesses of the same kind, owned by one person or company.
My uncle owns a hotel chain. |
| related words: |
belt, leash, line |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
chains, chaining, chained |
| definition 1: |
to hold or fasten with a chain.
I chained the door shut.- similar words:
- bind, fasten, handcuff, lash, leash, moor, secure, tether, tie
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| definition 2: |
to hold or keep in place with a chain.
He chained the dog to keep it from running away.- synonyms:
- confine, imprison, restrain
- similar words:
- handcuff, pen, restrict
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| related words: |
bond, hitch, link |
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