Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chain
Noun
/tʃeɪn/
Definition
A series of connected links or rings used for various purposes.
Examples
- She wore a beautiful gold chain around her neck.
- The dog was kept on a short chain in the yard.
- They formed a human chain to rescue the person from the water.
Meaning
A chain can refer to a physical object made of metal links that are interconnected, or it can symbolize a connection or series of related items or events.
Synonyms
- link
- series
- sequence
- connection