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The correct spelling is chains.
How to pronounce chains
/tʃeɪnz/
nounIPA: /tʃeɪnz/
Say it like: Cha-yns
The correct spelling is chains. A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal. For example: "He wore a gold chain around the neck."
Usage Examples
“He wore a gold chain around the neck.”
“This led to an unfortunate chain of events.”
“That chain of restaurants is expanding into our town.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
- 2.A series of interconnected things.
- 3.A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
- 4.A number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule.
- 5.A series of interconnected links of known length, used as a measuring device.
verb
- 1.To fasten something with a chain.
- 2.To link multiple items together.
- 3.To secure someone with fetters.
- 4.To obstruct the mouth of a river etc with a chain.
- 5.To obligate.
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