mountain chain

:  a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill

:  an elongated ridge

:  a great mass

:  a series of usually metal links or rings connected to or fitted into one another and used for various purposes (such as support, restraint, transmission of mechanical power, or measurement)

:  a series of links used or worn as an ornament or insignia

:  a measuring instrument of 100 links used in surveying

:  to obstruct or protect by a chain

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

:  fetter