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chain
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.)
  2. 2. chain (store, hotel, etc.)
A loanword referring to a chain, such as a metal chain or a chain of stores and restaurants. It is widely used in business contexts, for example when describing a franchise or a retail chain with multiple locations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I make it a habit to put the door chain on at night.

Sentence 2

I had the chain replaced at the bike shop down the street.

Sentence 3

My bike chain came off on my morning commute and I panicked.

Sentence 4

Is the chain lock on the front door broken?

Sentence 5

I'm pretty sure there's a spare chain around here somewhere.