chaining

We have found lemma(root) word of chaining : chain.

Definitions


[tʃeɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a series of linked metal rings used for fastening or securing something, or for pulling loads
(e.g: he slid the bolts on the front door and put the safety chain across)

- a sequence of items of the same type forming a line
(e.g: he kept the chain of buckets supplied with water)

- a jointed measuring line consisting of linked metal rods

- a structure of planks projecting horizontally from a sailing ship's sides abreast of the masts, used to widen the basis for the shrouds


Phrases:
- drag the chain
- pull someone's chain

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French chaine, chaeine, from Latin catena ‘a chain’


[tʃeɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- fasten or secure with a chain
(e.g: she chained her bicycle to the railings)


Phrases:
- drag the chain
- pull someone's chain

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French chaine, chaeine, from Latin catena ‘a chain’




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