Chain

A chain is a series of connected links which are typically made of metal. A chain may consist of two or more links.

  • Those designed for lifting, such as when used with a hoist; for pulling; or for securing, such as with a bicycle lock, have links that are torus shaped, which make the chain flexible in two dimensions (The fixed third dimension being a chain's length.)
  • Those designed for transferring power in machines have links designed to mesh with the teeth of the sprockets of the machine, and are flexible in only one dimension. They are known as roller chains, though there are also non-roller chains such as block chain.
  • Two distinct chains can be connected using a quick link which resembles a carabiner with a screw close rather than a latch.

    Uses for chain

    Uses for chain include:

    Decoration

  • Chain of office, collar or heavy gold chain worn as insignia of office or a mark of fealty in medieval Europe and the United Kingdom
  • Decorating clothing, some people wear wallets with chains connected to their belts, or pants decorated with chains
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    Ancient Origins 02 Dec 2023
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    Miller Grove ISD earns 'A' financial rating from state

    Sulphur Springs News-Telegram 02 Dec 2023
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    New bank federation leader urges lenders to seek mutual growth

    Korea Times 01 Dec 2023
    Courtesy of KFB. By Lee Yeon-woo ... Cho observed that the banking industry is currently under intense scrutiny from the public, as the country grapples with economic challenges stemming from a strained global supply chain, China's economic downturn, and rising household debts ... ....
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    Saks and Neiman Marcus are better together

    Reuters 01 Dec 2023
    NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus might be headed down the aisle ... Both chains are struggling. Neiman went bankrupt in 2020, partly because of pandemic lockdowns and the huge debts piled on it by former owners Ares Management (ARES.N) and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ... Follow @Breakingviews on X ... .......
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    Benefits outweigh risks

    China Daily 30 Nov 2023
    Multinational corporations from developed countries have been the main driving force for globalization and the forming of global value chains ... In addition, humanity is confronted with crises related to global public health, food, energy, debt, refugees, climate change, environment and supply chain decoupling and disruption....
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    Mitchells & Butlers profits slide amid cost headwinds

    The Daily Mail 30 Nov 2023
    Profit troubles ... Phil Urban, M&B's chief executive, added ... Previous 1 Next ... Share ... Yet the company, which also runs the All Bar One and Harvester chains, did not declare a dividend, and its net debt remains high at £1.1billion ... 'With a debt pile of over £1billion, it's no surprise the purse strings haven't been loosened to allow a dividend ... No fees ... ....
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    British brothers raise £145m from US investors for Castore

    The Times/The Sunday Times 30 Nov 2023
    ... against the likes of Adidas and Nike, said it was valued at £750 million when it secured bank debt ... “This investment will give us the financial firepower to invest in our supply chain and enhance our data analytics capabilities....
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    Rite Aid closing more locations: 31 additional stores to be shuttered.

    Usatoday 29 Nov 2023
    Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy as it faces billions of dollars in debt and thousands of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis ... Pharmacy chain Rite Aid is shuttering an additional 31 stores in a dozen states, according to a recent bankruptcy court filing ... Other pharmacy chains have also been shuttering stores....
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    Opinion: The global economy isn’t out of danger, despite what you’re hearing

    Market Watch 29 Nov 2023
    That, together with the growing confidence of the world’s middle-power “swing states,” could impede the international policy coordination that is crucial to addressing global challenges such as climate change, insufficient growth, excessive debt, rising inequality, supply-chain ......
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    ‘China Slows, India Grows’: S&P Pegs 7% Growth For India By 2026

    The Arabian Post 29 Nov 2023
    NEW DELHI ... “We project China’s GDP growth to slow to 4.6 per cent in 2024 (2023 ... S&P said with Asia-Pacific’s central banks likely to keep interest rates high, the region’s borrowers will see costlier debt servicing. “Concurrently, a widening conflict in the Middle East could drag global supply chains and raise energy costs, fanning inflation ... Source....
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    India, not China, to be Asia-Pacific’s growth engine: S&P Global Ratings’ report

    Hindustan Times 28 Nov 2023
    It attributed deepening property sector woes and high debt levels for weakening the growth momentum for China ... “With Asia-Pacific’s central banks likely to keep interest rates high, the region’s borrowers will see costlier debt servicing ... A further reduction in supply chain ......
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    Chinese central SOEs asked to lead in repaying overdue corporate debts

    ECNS 27 Nov 2023
    Centrally administered state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have been asked to prevent and resolve risks in key areas, uphold financial discipline, and display leadership in repaying overdue debts, said a statement issued by China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) on Saturday....
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    BLUR Founder Addresses Concerns Over Security and Ponzi Scheme, BLUR Token Drops 13%

    Coinspeaker 27 Nov 2023
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