chain
nouns
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
"the chain of command"; "a complicated concatenation of circumstances"
is derived from
is derived from
(chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
is derived from
is derived from
a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
is a part of
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
is a part of
an impact printer that carries the type slugs by links of a revolving chain
is a part of
a pipe wrench used for turning large pipes; an adjustable chain circles the pipe with its ends connected to the head whose teeth engage the pipe
(business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership
domain category
the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects
"computers are now widely used in business"
is a type of (narrower)
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
"he bought his brother's business"; "a small mom-and-pop business"; "a racially integrated business concern"
anything that acts as a restraint
is a type of (narrower)
a device that retards something's motion
"the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
a unit of length
a series of hills or mountains
"the valley was between two ranges of hills"; "the plains lay just beyond the mountain range"
a linked or connected series of objects
"a chain of daisies"
is a type of (narrower)
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
verbs
connect or arrange into a chain by linking
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