chain
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: chains · chaining · chained
Sense 1
A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
Một loạt vòng hoặc liên kết thường làm bằng kim loại
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A series of interconnected things.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To fasten something with a chain.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To connect as if with a chain, due to dependence, addiction, or other feelings
Kết nối như thể với xích, do sự phụ thuộc, nghiện hoặc cảm xúc khác
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chain” mean?
A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
Is “chain” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.