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An inversion of the chain pump, by which it becomes a motor driven by water.
A chain pulley, or sprocket wheel.
An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery.
A chain sheet cable.
A pump consisting of an endless chain, running over a drum or wheel by which it is moved, and dipping below the water to be raised. The chain has at intervals disks or lifts which fit the tube through which the ascending part passes and carry the water to the point of discharge.
A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the under side of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch. See Stitch.
The chain ordinarily used in measuring land. See Chain, n., 4, and Gunter's scale.
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v. t.
To fasten, bind, or connect with a chain; to fasten or bind securely, as with a chain; as, to chain a bulldog.
v. t.
To free from chains or slavery; to let loose.
imp. p. p.
of Chain
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Chain
v. t.
To measure with the chain.
n.
That which confines, fetters, or secures, as a chain; a bond; as, the chains of habit.
n.
The slope of a side of a mountain chain; hence, the general slope of a country; aspect.
v. t.
To protect by drawing a chain across, as a harbor.
n.
Work looped or linked after the manner of a chain; chain stitch work.
n.
A chain for slinging the lower yards, in time of action, to prevent their falling, if the ropes by which they are hung are shot away.
n.
A series of things linked together; or a series of things connected and following each other in succession; as, a chain of mountains; a chain of events or ideas.
a.
Having no chain; not restrained or fettered.
n.
A small chain.
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