chain

Meanings

• noun

  A series of linked objects or elements, typically made of metal.

  - "The prisoner was shackled with an iron chain."
  - "The chain connecting the two ships sank to the bottom of the ocean."

• noun

  A series of connections or relationships.

  - "The chain of command in the military is crucial for maintaining order."
  - "The chain of events leading to the accident was investigated."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

rackle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chain
chain , rain , main , strain , remain

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Chain (English) : A series of linked objects or elements.
   

2. Chain (Scottish Gaelic) : A mountain range.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Cain, chaine, chainmail, chassis
   

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Variants

List of all variants of chain that leads to same result
chain , chains , chained , chaining , Chain , Ernst B. Chain , Ernst Boris Chain , Sir Ernst Boris Chain , chain gang , chain gangs , chain letter , chain letters , chain-link fence , chain mail , chain mails , chain of command , chain pickerel , chain pickerels , chain reaction , chain reactions , chain-react , chain-reacted , chain-reacting , chain-reacts

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Forms

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chains, chaining, chained, chainsaw

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Etymology

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Old English cenn, a bond, fetter, chain, from Proto-Germanic *kennan, to bind.

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Trivia

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1. A chain is the strongest when it is flexible, not rigid.

2. The longest chain ever made was over 1,000 miles long.

3. The term 'chain reaction' refers to a sequence of reactions that trigger each other.

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Related Concepts

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1. link: A single unit that connects other units together in a chain.

2. shackle: A type of chain used to secure or restrict movement.

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Culture

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Chains have been used throughout history for various purposes, including as tools, weapons, symbols of power, and decorative elements.

How to Memorize "chain"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long metal chain with links connected end to end.
   - Visualize yourself holding one end of the chain and pulling it through your hands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chain' with the sound of metal links being moved or clinking together.
   - Think of the image of a shackled prisoner or a chain used to tow a boat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-H-A-I-N to remember the definition: 'Chain' is a 'series' of 'linked' objects.

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