Definition of chains. Meaning of chains. Synonyms of chains

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Definition of chains

chain
Pattern box, chain, or cylinder (Figure Weaving), devices, in a loom, for presenting several shuttles to the picker in the proper succession for forming the figure. Pattern card. (a) A set of samples on a card. (b) (Weaving) One of the perforated cards in a Jacquard apparatus. Pattern reader, one who arranges textile patterns. Pattern wheel (Horology), a count-wheel.
Chain
Chain Chain, v. t. [imp. p. p. Chained (ch[=a]nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Chaining.] 1. To fasten, bind, or connect with a chain; to fasten or bind securely, as with a chain; as, to chain a bulldog. Chained behind the hostile car. --Prior. 2. To keep in slavery; to enslave. And which more blest? who chained his country, say Or he whose virtue sighed to lose a day? --Pope. 3. To unite closely and strongly. And in this vow do chain my soul to thine. --Shak. 4. (Surveying) To measure with the chain. 5. To protect by drawing a chain across, as a harbor.

Meaning of chain from wikipedia

- [[image:broad chain closeup.jpg, thumb, a broad metal chain made of [[torus]]-shaped links.]] [[image:grave chain with diamond shaped link pins.jpg, thumb, a metal chain with diamond shaped link pins.]]
- chain can refer to: chain programming language chain (industry standard), an acronym for ceced home appliances interoperating network, a
- chain stores are retail outlets that share a brand and central management, and usually have standardized business methods and practices.
- roller chain or bush roller chain is the type of chain drive most commonly used for transmission of mechanical power on many kinds of
- a chain is a unit of length . it measures 66 feet , or 22 yards , or 100 links or 4 rods (20.1168 m ). there are 10 chains in a
- a markov chain (discrete-time markov chain or dtmc) named after andrey markov , is a mathematical system that undergoes transitions from
- a bicycle chain is a roller chain that transfers power from the pedal s to the drive- wheel of a bicycle , thus propelling it.
- sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of island s. the word archipelago is derived from the greek ἄρχι-
- chain drive is a way of transmitting mechanical power from one place to another. it is often used to convey power to the wheels of a
- the physical properties of a polymer are strongly dependent on the size or length of the polymer chain for example, as chain length is