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chains

UK
/tʃeɪnz/
US
/tʃeɪnz/

Translations

chainnoun

chains

pl

chains
pl
UK
/tʃeɪn/
US
/tʃeɪn/
The chain on my bicycle broke.
Цепь на моем велосипеде порвалась.
She wore a gold chain around her neck.
Она носила золотую цепочку на шее.
The hotel chain is expanding rapidly.
Сеть отелей быстро расширяется.
Additional translations
ряд
последовательность
серия
Synonyms
set
series
sequence
string
row
band
fetter
shackle
link
chainverb

chains

chained
Past Simple
chained
Past Participle
chaining
Gerund
UK
/tʃeɪn/
US
/tʃeɪn/
He decided to chain the bicycles together for safety.
Он решил цеплять велосипеды вместе для безопасности.
They had to chain the prisoner to the wall.
Им пришлось сковывать заключенного к стене.
Additional translations
цепляться
Synonyms
secure
tie
bind
fasten
connect
link

Definitions

chainnoun
A series of connected metal links or rings used for fastening or securing something, or for pulling loads.
The dog was tied to a post with a heavy chain.
A sequence of items of the same type forming a line.
The mountain range is part of a larger chain of peaks.
A group of businesses or stores under the same ownership or management.
The restaurant is part of a national chain with locations in every major city.
A series of connected events or actions.
The accident set off a chain of events that led to a major investigation.
A unit of length equal to 66 feet (about 20.12 metres), used especially in land surveying.
The property extends for three chains along the riverbank.
chainverb
To fasten or secure with a chain.
They chained the bicycle to the post to prevent it from being stolen.
To confine or restrict as if with chains.
He felt chained to his desk job, unable to pursue his true passion.
To link or connect together in a series.
The programmer chained several functions together to streamline the process.
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