chain
B1Frequent NGSL-2UK /tʃeɪn/US /tʃeɪn/
Meaning
noun
a series of connected metal rings, used for pulling or fastening things; a length of chain used for a particular purpose
“She wore a heavy gold chain around her neck.”
verb
to fasten something with a chain; to fasten somebody/something to another person or thing with a chain, so that they do not escape or get stolen
“chain somebody/something, The doors were always locked and chained.”
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