chain
noun
1. a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
- the chain of command
Similar word(s): concatenation
Definition categories: group, series
2. (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
Definition categories: object, unit
3. a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
Definition categories: man–made, ligament
4. (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership
Definition categories: group, business, concern
5. anything that acts as a restraint
Definition categories: man–made, constraint, restraint
6. a unit of length
Definition categories: quantity
7. a series of hills or mountains
Similar word(s): range
Definition categories: object, formation
8. a linked or connected series of objects
- a chain of daisies
Definition categories: man–made, necklace
9. a necklace made by stringing objects together
Similar word(s): strand, string
Definition categories: man–made, necklace
Sentences with chain as a noun:
- He wore a gold chain around the neck.
- a chain of mountains
- a chain of ideas, one leading to the next
- This led to an unfortunate chain of events.
- That chain of restaurants is expanding into our town.
- When examined, the molecular chain included oxygen and hydrogen.
- the chains of habit