Chain Definition
chain
noun
- a series of things depending on each other as if linked together; "the chain of command"; "a complicated concatenation of circumstances"
- (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
- a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
- (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership
- anything that acts as a restraint
- a unit of length
- British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979)
- 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"
- a necklace made by a stringing objects together; "a string of beads"; "a strand of pearls"
verb
- connect or arrange into a chain by linking
- fasten or secure with chains; "Chain the chairs together"
"Chain" in song lyrics
See how chain is used in real songs:
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"Frontin' like your're hard, with a fake gold chain"
2 Live Crew — Feel Alright Y'all -
"I ain't never been a dog but I'm off of the chain"
504 Boyz — I Got You Girl -
"I hid my necklace in my pocket, ain't no bopping my chain"
50/50 Twin — Check Out Time
Words that rhyme with chain
Usage tips for "chain"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "chain" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for chain to find words that pair well.