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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    Hindustan Times 31 Mar 2023
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    Hindustan Times 31 Mar 2023
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    Illinois wants bigger role in hospital deals \u2022 Preventive care mandate struck down \u2022 Defense speaks at Outcome Health trial

    Chicago Business 31 Mar 2023
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    Ho Teaching and Municipal hospitals receive disconnection notice from ECG

    Ghana Business News 30 Mar 2023
    However, disconnection which is mostly the last resort is carried out to prevent the customer from accruing more debt and to enable the company to gather more revenue to keep the electricity supply chain running.”....
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    The future of Macy's: What a new CEO could mean for the department store icon

    Winston-Salem Journal 30 Mar 2023
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    Issa brothers looking into swallowing £8bn Subway

    The Times/The Sunday Times 29 Mar 2023
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    ECG to disconnect Ho Teaching, Ho Municipal Hospitals over GHC1.8m debt

    Business Ghana 29 Mar 2023
    Michael Buabin, Acting General Manager of ECG in the Volta Region, stated that “disconnection is usually a last resort in order to prevent customers from accruing more debt and to enable the company to collect more revenue to keep the electricity supply chain running.”....
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    Amazon weighs buying AMC theater chain

    Chicago Business 29 Mar 2023
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    Justices' finances don't bear on student debt

    Atlantic City 29 Mar 2023
    Supreme Court recently heard arguments about the legality of President Joe Biden's student debt relief plan ... Those the debt relief program is designed to help suffer the chains of misfortune, prejudice or other inhibiting factors ... Cole implied that the Supreme Court should uphold the debt relief program essentially on identity or policy grounds....
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    Atlantic City 29 Mar 2023
    Supreme Court recently heard arguments about the legality of President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan ... Those the debt relief program is designed to help suffer the chains of misfortune, prejudice or other inhibiting factors ... Cole implied that the Supreme Court should uphold the debt relief program essentially on identity or policy grounds....

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