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Princeton's WordNet
irons, chainsnoun
metal shackles; for hands or legs
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chains
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 jewellery are a mostly decorative analogue 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 block chains.Two distinct chains can be connected using a quick link, carabiner, shackle, or clevis. Load can be transferred from a chain to another object by a chain stopper.
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chains
In a general context, "chains" refers to a series of linked metal rings, used for fastening, pulling or for embellishment. It can also refer to a sequence of items, tasks, places, events, etc., that are interconnected or interdependent. The term "chains" can be applied to various fields such as biology, where it represents a complex molecular structure, or in mathematics, where it denotes a specific sequence of numbers. The definition varies depending on the context in which it is used.
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Chains
"Chains" is a song composed by the Brill Building husband-and-wife songwriting team Gerry Goffin and Carole King and was a major hit for Little Eva’s backing singers, the Cookies, and later covered by the Beatles.
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Chains
chief town of the French dep. of Haute Vienne, where Richard Coeur de Lion was mortally wounded in 1199 by a shot with an arrow.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
chains
Broad and thick planks projecting horizontally from the ship's outside, to which they are fayed and bolted, abreast of and somewhat behind the masts. They are formed to project the chain-plate, and give the lower rigging greater out-rig or spread, free from the top-sides of the ship, thus affording greater security and support to the masts, as well as to prevent the shrouds from damaging the gunwale, or being hurt by rubbing against it. Of course they are respectively designated fore, main, and mizen. They are now discontinued in many ships, the eyes being secured to the timber-heads, and frequently within the gunwale to the stringers or lower shelf-pieces above the water-way.--In the chains, applies to the leadsman who stands on the channels between two shrouds to heave the hand-lead.
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cash in
chinas
in cash
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chains in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chains in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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When it comes to chip design, Europe is dangerously dependent on other regions, european sovereignty for semiconductors is important in order to be able to react more flexibly to disruptions in supply chains and to changes in consumption patterns.
We are going to be talking a lot more about inflation in 2021 than we did 2020, both Brexit and Covid-19 are factors that have caused substantial pain for businesses and their supply chains.
Chief Executive Ronaldo Iabrudi:
In Brazil, the biggest growth comes during the crisis, in food retail, we think there are several regional chains that are facing trouble ahead ... Our mergers and acquisitions team is looking at who wants to make a deal.
It is a very grave matter that shakes the foundation of South Korea-Japan economic partnership and Northeast Asian security cooperation that has been maintained and developed for more than 60 years, removal of South Korea from the white list of countries is against international norms and we are worried about its serious negative impact on global value chains and free trade.
Low oil prices … and the need for clean air and secure supply chains of food and water all reinforce the wisdom of the UAE in taking a long-term view and moving to be a leader in renewable energy and energy productivity, now we hope the UAE can share its lessons in the GCC and across the developing world.
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