a series of joined metal links or rings passing through one another, used either for various purposes requiring a flexible tie with high tensile strength, as for hauling, supporting or confining; a chain.

a thin chain of gold used as an ornament or for decorative purposes.

a length of a chain having one hundred links, measuring approx. sixty six feet, used as a unit of linear measure.

(fig.) an imprisoning or being imprisoned.

a series of joined metal links or rings passing through one another, used either for various purposes requiring a flexible tie with high tensile strength, as for hauling, supporting or confining; a chain.

a thin chain of gold used as an ornament or for decorative purposes.

a length of a chain having one hundred links, measuring approx sixty six feet, used as a unit of linear measure.

(fig.) an imprisoning or being imprisoned.