CHAIN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CHAIN?

Need another word that means the same as “chain”? Find 48 synonyms and 30 related words for “chain” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Chain” are: ernst boris chain, sir ernst boris chain, strand, string, chemical chain, chain of mountains, mountain chain, mountain range, range, range of mountains, concatenation, fetters, shackles, bonds, irons, leg irons, manacles, handcuffs, locket, medallion, drop, stone, series, succession, sequence, train, trail, run, pattern, progression, course, set, line, row, period, spell, stretch, spate, bout, group, tie, secure, fasten, tether, hitch, bind, rope, moor

Chain as a Noun

Definitions of "Chain" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “chain” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership.
• A situation in which the sale of a house or flat is dependent on the prospective buyer selling their own or the seller buying another first.
• (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership.
• (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule.
• A series of things depending on each other as if linked together.
• A group of hotels, restaurants, or shops owned by the same company.
• A unit of length.
• A figure in a quadrille or similar dance, in which dancers meet and pass each other in a continuous sequence.
• A series of linked metal rings used for fastening or securing something, or for pulling loads.
• A decorative chain worn round the neck as jewellery or as a badge of office.
• A sequence of items of the same type forming a line.
• A necklace made by stringing objects together.
• A measure of length equivalent to a chain (66 ft).
• A linked or connected series of objects.
• A part of a molecule consisting of a number of atoms bonded together in a linear sequence.
• A structure of planks projecting horizontally from a sailing ship's sides abreast of the masts, used to widen the basis for the shrouds.
• Anything that acts as a restraint.
• A jointed measuring line consisting of linked metal rods.
• A necklace made by a stringing objects together.
• A restrictive force or factor.
• A series of connected elements.
• A series of hills or mountains.
• A series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule.
• A series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament.
• British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979.
• A connected series of mountains.

Synonyms of "Chain" as a noun (40 Words)

bonds	Money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial. A $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman.
bout	A period of illness. A drinking bout.
chain of mountains	Anything that acts as a restraint.
chemical chain	Material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules.
concatenation	The action of linking things together in a series, or the condition of being linked in such a way. A complicated concatenation of circumstances.
course	An area of land set aside and prepared for racing, golf, or another sport. A business studies course.
drop	The act of dropping something. Do you play for the drop now or finesse the 9.
ernst boris chain	A series of things depending on each other as if linked together.
fetters	A shackle for the ankles or feet.
group	A number of people that work together or share certain beliefs. A group of boys approached.
handcuffs	Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs.
irons	A golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head.
leg irons	One of the supports for a piece of furniture.
line	A line marking the starting or finishing point in a race. Video evidence suggests the ball did not cross the line.
locket	A small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn round a person’s neck on a chain and used to hold things of sentimental value, such as a photograph or lock of hair.
manacles	Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs.
medallion	An emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered. Medallions of veal.
mountain chain	A land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill.
mountain range	A land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill.
pattern	A regular and intelligible form or sequence discernible in the way in which something happens or is done. He set the pattern for subsequent study.
period	The interval between successive equal values of a periodic function. The period 1977 85.
progression	A passage or movement from one note or chord to another. A blues progression.
range	The area covered by or included in something. The cost of dealing with unexploded shells and bombs on former military ranges.
range of mountains	The set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined.
row	The act of rowing as a sport. Rows of barbed wire protected the trenches.
run	A race run on foot. The play had a long run in the West End.
sequence	A particular order in which related things follow each other. He played the trumps in sequence.
series	(electronics) connection of components in such a manner that current flows first through one and then through the other. He gave a series of lectures on modern art.
set	The process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization. The sets were meticulously authentic.
shackles	A U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar.
sir ernst boris chain	Term of address for a man.
spate	A large number or amount or extent. A spate of attacks on holidaymakers.
spell	A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation. A spell of good weather.
stone	A large flat table or sheet originally made of stone and now usually of metal on which pages of type are made up. A gold ring with a small dark red stone.
strand	A very slender natural or synthetic fiber. I could hear several melodic strands simultaneously.
stretch	A stretch limo. Long stretches of time.
string	Stringed instruments that are played with a bow. The village team held Rangers second string to a 0 0 draw.
succession	The right or sequence of inheriting a position, title, etc. The new king was already elderly at the time of his succession.
trail	A trailer for a film or broadcast. Smoke trails.
train	A long piece of material attached to the back of a formal dress or robe that trails along the ground. A train of gears.

Usage Examples of "Chain" as a noun

• The chain of command.
• Workers secured by the chains of the labour market.
• A chain restaurant.
• A chain of daisies.
• A mountain chain.
• The drug dealer is being kept in chains.
• The agency is part of a nationwide chain.
• He kept the chain of buckets supplied with water.
• A tall man with a heavy gold chain round his neck.
• Our offer was accepted this morning and there's no chain.
• He slid the bolts on the front door and put the safety chain across.
• The action would initiate a chain of events.

Chain as a Verb

Definitions of "Chain" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “chain” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Connect or arrange into a chain by linking.
• Fasten or secure with chains.
• Fasten or secure with a chain.
• Confine with a chain.

Synonyms of "Chain" as a verb (8 Words)

bind	Provide with a binding. The hydrogen binds the oxygen.
fasten	Become fixed or fastened. This dress fastens in the back.
hitch	Obtain a lift by hitch hiking. He returned to where he had hitched his horse.
moor	Come into or dock at a wharf. Moor the boat.
rope	Climb down or up using a rope. Police roped off the area.
secure	Make certain of. Doors are likely to be well secured at night.
tether	Tie with a tether. Tether horses.
tie	Hold together by a crosspiece or tie. More firms are realizing that their fate is tied to the community in which they operate.

Usage Examples of "Chain" as a verb

• She chained her bicycle to the railings.
• He had been chained up.
• As an actuary you will not be chained to a desk.

Associations of "Chain" (30 Words)

amber	A honey yellow colour typical of amber. An amber light illuminated the room.
amethyst	Of a moderate purple color. A delicate necklace of amethysts and pearls.
bead	An ornamental plaster moulding resembling a string of beads or having a semicircular cross section. Long strings of beads.
beaded	Decorated or covered with beads. A beaded evening bag.
bracelet	Jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration.
brooch	Fasten with or as if with a brooch.
circlet	A small circle.
concatenate	Combine two strings to form a single one. Some words may be concatenated such that certain sounds are omitted.
concatenation	The linking together of a consecutive series of symbols or events or ideas etc. A complicated concatenation of circumstances.
copper	A reddish brown colour like that of copper. Some iron hulls were sheathed with wood and then coppered.
decoration	Ornamentation. He was awarded the highest Australian decoration.
diamond	A tool with a small diamond for cutting glass. She led a losing diamond.
earring	Jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe.
gem	Used in names of some brilliantly coloured hummingbirds e g mountain gem. He had the gem set in a ring for his wife.
gold	Made of or coloured like gold. He proved to be a rabid seeker for gold and power.
golden	Made or consisting of gold. A choir of young golden voices.
jade	Of something having the color of jade especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green. A silk blouse in a vivid jade green.
jewelry	An adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems.
medal	Decorate or honour with a medal. He was medalled by the Michigan Photographers Association.
medallion	An emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered. Medallions of veal.
metallic	A paint fabric or colour with a metallic sheen. Metallic luster.
nacre	Mother-of-pearl.
necklace	In South Africa kill someone with a tyre necklace. The harbour with its necklace of lights.
pearl	A necklace of pearls. Sunset pearled the sky above the hills.
ribbon	A ribbon of a special colour or design awarded as a prize or worn to indicate the holding of an honour especially a small multicoloured piece of ribbon worn in place of the medal it represents. In the Silk Cup trophy class Mullins stayed in the ribbons.
ring	A ring shaped or circular object. He had a silver ring on one finger.
spangle	Cover with spangles or other small sparkling objects or lights. The star spangled banner.
string	A piece of string used to tie round or attach to something. The child drew glass beads on a string.
thread	Put something on a thread chain etc that passes through it especially in such a way as to connect a number of things by passing a thread through each. His fine threads and fashionable specs.
turquoise	A shade of blue tinged with green. Blue turquoise is valued as a gemstone.