Qu'est-ce qu'un chaining?
Qu'est-ce qu'un chaining?
- A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power. Such a set of links, often of precious metal and with pendants attached, worn as an ornament or symbol of office. often Football Such a set of links measuring ten yards and attached to a pole at each end, moved up and down the field to indicate necessary yardage for gaining a first down.
- A restraining or confining agent or force.
- Bonds, fetters, or shackles. Captivity or oppression; bondage: threw off the chains of slavery.
- A series of closely linked or connected things: a chain of coincidences. See Synonyms at series.
- A number of establishments, such as stores, theaters, or hotels, under common ownership or management.
- A range of mountains.
- Chemistry A series of chemically bonded atoms, especially carbon atoms, which may be arranged in an open, branched, or cyclic structure.
- An instrument used in surveying, consisting of 100 linked pieces of iron or steel and measuring 66 feet (20.1 meters). Also called Gunter's chain. A similar instrument used in engineering, measuring 100 feet (30.5 meters). Abbr. A unit of measurement equal to the length of either of these instruments.
- To bind or make fast with a chain or chains: chained the dog to a tree.
- To restrain or confine as if with chains: workers who were chained to a life of dull routine.