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noun
Techniques of looping or linking pieces of metal or another materials in the manner of a chain; objects made using these techniques.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A system in which each element is linked to two others in the manner of a chain; a series of interconnected things.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, dated
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Synonyms: chain
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noun
The technique of surveying by measuring distances with a chain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, uncountable
Topics: geography, natural-sciences, surveying
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History
From chain + work.
Across languages
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