chain

²chain

verb

Definition of CHAIN

transitive verb

1

: to obstruct or protect by a chain

2

: to fasten, bind, or connect with or as if with a chain; also : fetter

Examples of CHAIN

1. She chained her bicycle to the post and went inside.
2. <chaining up the dog in the backyard>

First Known Use of CHAIN

14th century

Related to CHAIN

Synonyms: bind, enchain, enfetter, fetter, gyve, handcuff, manacle, pinion, shackle, trammel

Antonyms: unbind, unfetter, unshackle

Related Words: bit, hobble, hog-tie, iron, lash, secure, tie, truss; attach, fasten, join, link; confine, constrain, curb, hamper, hinder, impede; limit, restrict; entangle, tangle

Near Antonyms: emancipate, free, liberate, loose, release, rescue; undo, unfasten, untangle, untie; detach, disengage

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