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Chain stitch Chain" stitch` 1. An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery. [1913 Webster]

2. (Machine Sewing) A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the under side of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch. See Stitch. [1913 Webster]

Chain tie Chain tie (Arch.) A tie consisting of a series of connected iron bars or rods. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Chain wheel Chain" wheel` 1. A chain pulley, or sprocket wheel. [1913 Webster]

2. An inversion of the chain pump, by which it becomes a motor driven by water. [1913 Webster]

to spanish

chain [t?ein] cadena
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to french

chain [t?ein] chaîne
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to deutch

chain [t?ein] Kette
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chain cable [t?einkeibl] Ankerkette
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chain drive [t?eindraiv] Kettenantrieb
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chain letter [t?einlet?r] Kettenbrief
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chain link [t?einli?k] Kettenglied
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chain printer [t?einprint?r] Kettendrucker
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chain reaction [t?einriæk??n] Kettenreaktion
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chain ring [t?einri?] Kettenblatt
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chain rule [t?einru?l] Kettenregel [math.]
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chain smoker [t?einsmouk?r] Kettenraucher
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chain stay [t?einstei] Kettenstrebe
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chain stitch [t?einstit?] Kettenstich
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chain store [t?einst??r] Filiale, Kettengeschäft
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chain tool [t?eintu?l] Kettennietdrücker
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chain wheel [t?einwi?l] Kettenrad
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to italian

chain catena
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to latin

chain [t?ein] catena
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Bible Dictionary

Chain
Chains were used,

As badges of office;

For ornament;

For confining prisoners.

the gold chain placed about Joseph s neck, (genesis 41:42)and that promised to Daniel, (daniel 5:7) are instances ofthe first use. In (ezekiel 16:11) the chain is mentioned asthe symbol of sovereignty.

Chains for ornamental purposes were worn by men as well aswomen. (proverbs 1:9) Judith 10:4. The Midianites adorned thenecks of their camels with chains. (judges 8:21,26)Step-chains were attached to the ankle-rings. (isaiah3:16,18)

The means adopted for confining prisoners among the Jews werefetters similar to our handcuffs. (judges 16:21; 2 samuel3:34; 2 kings 25:7; jeremiah 39:7) Among the Romans theprisoner was handcuffed to his guard, and occasionally to twoguards. (acts 12:6,7; 21:33)