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CHAINS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Chains.

How to pronounce chains:

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Chains - as a noun

Metal shackles; for hands or legs

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irons

Chains - as a verb

To fasten something with a chain.

To link multiple items together.

To secure someone with fetters.

To obstruct the mouth of a river etc with a chain.

To obligate.

To relate data items with a chain of pointers.

To be chained to another data item.

To measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying.

(associated with acorn computers) to load and automatically run (a program).

Example Sentences

"He broke free from the chains that bound him."
"The prisoner was led away in chains."
"The swing was hanging from rusty chains."
"The old building was held together by rusted chains."
"The sound of clinking chains echoed in the dungeon."
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Word Game Points

Is CHAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chains is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CHAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is CHAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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