1. noun
A chain is a serial assembly of connected pieces, called links, typically made of metal, with an overall character similar to that of a rope in that it is flexible and curved in compression but linear, rigid, and load-bearing in tension. A chain may consist of two or more links. Chains can be classified by their design, which can be dictated by their use:
Those designed for lifting, such as when used with a hoist; for pulling; or for securing, such as with a bicycle lock, have links that are torus shaped, which make the chain flexible in two dimensions (the fixed third dimension being a chain's length). Small chains serving as jewelry are a mostly decorative analog of such types.
Those designed for transferring power in machines have links designed to mesh with the teeth of the sprockets of the machine and are flexible in only one dimension. They are known as roller chains, though there are also non-roller chains such as blockchain.
Two distinct chains can be connected using a quick link, carabiner, shackle, or clevis. The load can be transferred from a chain to another object by a chain stopper
2. noun
a sequence of items of the same type forming a line.
3. verb.
fasten or secure with a chain.
A chain is a serial assembly of connected pieces, called links, typically made of metal, with an overall character similar to that of a rope in that it is flexible and curved in compression but linear, rigid, and load-bearing in tension. A chain may consist of two or more links. Chains can be classified by their design, which can be dictated by their use:
Those designed for lifting, such as when used with a hoist; for pulling; or for securing, such as with a bicycle lock, have links that are torus shaped, which make the chain flexible in two dimensions (the fixed third dimension being a chain's length). Small chains serving as jewelry are a mostly decorative analog of such types.
Those designed for transferring power in machines have links designed to mesh with the teeth of the sprockets of the machine and are flexible in only one dimension. They are known as roller chains, though there are also non-roller chains such as blockchain.
Two distinct chains can be connected using a quick link, carabiner, shackle, or clevis. The load can be transferred from a chain to another object by a chain stopper
2. noun
a sequence of items of the same type forming a line.
3. verb.
fasten or secure with a chain.
"The bike was locked with a heavy chain."
"He wears a gold chain."
"I lost my key chain."
"The chain of racket in New York is going down when Fenton Hardy gets the evidence"
"He wears a gold chain."
"I lost my key chain."
"The chain of racket in New York is going down when Fenton Hardy gets the evidence"
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Get the Jarl Chains mug.A circlejerk and dick measuring contest where they simultaneously compete for who has the best tasting cum. Oftentimes found in the US military withing high ranking staff or officers. These circlejerks oftentimes happen during "staff meetings" at the end of the work day where the last person to finish decides when everyone else gets to go home.
LCpl Ortega: Dude we've been done with our tasks for like two hours. Where are we going home?
Cpl Martinez: Staff Sarnt is waiting on word. The Chain Of Command is in one of their little meetings again and it looks like Master Sergeant doesn't want his wife to peg him tonight so he's taking his time.
LCpl Ortega: Forget it. Looks like we're not going home tonight.
Cpl Martinez: Staff Sarnt is waiting on word. The Chain Of Command is in one of their little meetings again and it looks like Master Sergeant doesn't want his wife to peg him tonight so he's taking his time.
LCpl Ortega: Forget it. Looks like we're not going home tonight.
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Get the Two chains mug.When the speed of your driving is exactly the amount it takes to reach every traffic light just as it turns red, you're getting red chained.
Boss: Damn it Johnson! Why are you late for the third time this week?
Johnson: Sorry boss I was getting red chained like crazy!
Johnson: Sorry boss I was getting red chained like crazy!
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