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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.
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Chained behind the hostile car. --Prior.
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2. To keep in slavery; to enslave.
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And which more blest? who chained his country, say
Or he whose virtue sighed to lose a day? --Pope.
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3. To unite closely and strongly.
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And in this vow do chain my soul to thine. --Shak.
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4. (Surveying) To measure with the chain.
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5. To protect by drawing a chain across, as a harbor.
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chained \chained\ adj.
bound with chains; as, prisoners chained together to prevent
escape.

Syn: enchained, in chains(predicate).
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