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An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery.
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.
A chain sheet cable.
A chain pulley, or sprocket wheel.
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.
The chain ordinarily used in measuring land. See Chain, n., 4, and Gunter's scale.
An inversion of the chain pump, by which it becomes a motor driven by water.
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p. pr. & vb. n.
of Chain
n.
The slope of a side of a mountain chain; hence, the general slope of a country; aspect.
v. t.
To free from chains or slavery; to let loose.
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.
v. t.
To protect by drawing a chain across, as a harbor.
n.
A small chain.
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.
a.
Having no chain; not restrained or fettered.
imp. p. p.
of Chain
n.
Work looped or linked after the manner of a chain; chain stitch work.
v. t.
To measure with the chain.
n.
That which confines, fetters, or secures, as a chain; a bond; as, the chains of habit.
v. t.
To fasten, bind, or connect with a chain; to fasten or bind securely, as with a chain; as, to chain a bulldog.
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