- chain
- chain[tʃeɪn, englisch], noch gebräuchliche Längeneinheit in Großbritannien und den USA: 1 chain = 22 yd = 20,1168 m.
Universal-Lexikon. 2012.
chain
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Chain — (ch[=a]n), n. [F. cha[^i]ne, fr. L. catena. Cf. {Catenate}.] 1. A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament, of the exertion and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Chain — Chain, v. t. [imp. p. p. {Chained} (ch[=a]nd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Chaining}.] 1. To fasten, bind, or connect with a chain; to fasten or bind securely, as with a chain; as, to chain a bulldog. [1913 Webster] Chained behind the hostile car. Prior.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chain — I (nexus) noun act of coming together, act of coupling, act of joining, act of uniting, affiliation, affinity, alliance, association, attachment, attraction, bond, bond of union, bridge, conjunction, connectedness, connecting link, connecting… … Law dictionary
CHAIN — can refer to:* CHAIN programming language * CHAIN (industry standard), an acronym for Ceced Home Appliances Interoperating Network, a standard for a multi brands home network of interactive household appliances.See also Chain … Wikipedia
CHAIN — ist die Abkürzung für: CECED Home Appliances Interoperating Network Controlled and Harmonised Aeronautical Information Network … Deutsch Wikipedia
Chain [1] — Chain (engl., spr. Tschehn), englisches Feldmaß, hat 4 Perches, 1 Perch = 51/2 Yards = 5,0291 Metres … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Chain [2] — Chain (spr. Schäng, Ketteninsel, Todoslos Santos), Insel, zur Gruppe der Niedrigen od. Gefährlichen Inseln, Paumotu. od. Perlen Archipel (Polynesien) gehörig, von den Eingeborenen Ana genannt … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Chain — (engl., spr. tschēn, »Kette«, auch Surveyor s oder Gunter s C.), Meßkette, = 4 Rods (Ruten), eingeteilt in 100 Links = 20,116 m … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Chain — (engl., spr. tschehn), Kette, Feldmaß in England von 22 Yards = 20,116 m, in den Ver. Staaten von Amerika von 20 Yards = 18,287 m … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
