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Unit of measure in land survey, equal to 66 feet (20 M) (80 chains equal 1 mile). Commonly used to report fire perimeters and other fireline distances, this unit is popular in fire management because [..]
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Chaîne
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c. 1300, from Old French chaeine "chain" (12c., Modern French chaîne), from Latin catena "chain" (source also of Spanish cadena, Italian catena), which is of unknown origin, perhap [..]
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late 14c., "to bar with a chain; to put (someone) in chains," also "to link things together," from chain (n.). Related: Chained; chaining.
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A unit of linear measurement equal to 66 feet.
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Chain of Title Chain of Title is a successive conveyance of title to a specific parcel of land.
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Chain [S] A part of the insignia of office. A chain of gold was placed about Joseph's neck ( Genesis 41:42 ); and one was promised to ( Daniel 5:7 ). It is used as a symbol of sovereignty (Ezek. [..]
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A broadcast network; also, a newspaper or magazine group of single ownership or control.
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A series of elements joined together in sequence, such as a logical series of activities or occurrences. [D02458]
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That grimy thing toward the rear of the bike that inexplicably manages to smear your leg with a black tattoo every time you even think of going riding. More importantly, it connects the crank and rear [..]
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a series of things depending on each other as if linked together; "the chain of command"; "a complicated concatenation of circumstances" connect or [..]
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metal rings joined together
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1. [orig. from BASIC's `CHAIN' statement] vi. To hand off execution to a child or successor without going through the OS command interpreter that invoked it. The state of the parent program [..]
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A unit of land measurement 66 ft. in length.
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(1.) A part of the insignia of office. A chain of gold was placed about Joseph's neck (Gen. 41:42); and one was promised to Daniel (5:7). It is used as a symbol of sovereignty (Ezek. 16:11). The [..]
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Chains were used,+ As badges of office;+ For ornament;+ For confining prisoners.+ the gold chain placed about Joseph's neck, (Genesis 41:42) and that promised to Daniel, (Daniel 5:7) are instance [..]
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That grimy thing toward the rear of the bike that inexplicably manages to smear your leg with a black tattoo every time you even think of going riding. More importantly, it connects the crank and rear [..]
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See: bookstore chain and chained book.
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Modern bicycles use roller chain to connect the cranks to the rear wheel. Chain drives are among the most efficient means of power transmission known. Chain size is specified by pitch and width. The p [..]
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A multi-unit retail operation with stores managed by a headquarters staff. Usually refers to a group of supermarkets under common ownership.
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A series of links pivotally joined together to form a medium for conveying or transmitting motion or power.
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Two or more newspapers owned by a single person or corporation. Also known as a group. The American chain owning the most newspapers is Gannett.
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Some computer devices support chaining, the ability to string multiple devices in a sequence plugged into just one computer port. Often, but not always, such a chain will require some sort of terminat [..]
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(n) a series of things depending on each other as if linked together(n) (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)(n) a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted int [..]
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catena
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Unit of length equal to 66 feet, used especially in the U.S. public land surveys. The original measuring instrument (Gunter's chain) was literally a chain consisting of 100 iron links, each 7.92 [..]
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A chain consisting of a series of interwoven links formed and welded.
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A series of alternately assembled roller links and pin links in which the pins articulate inside the busihings and the rollers are free to turn on the bushings. Pins and bushings are press fit in their respective link plates.
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The chain grasped by a person to apply force required for the lifting or lowering motion.
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The load-bearing chain in a hoist.
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A unit of land measurement 66 ft. in length.
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A trip chain: a sequence of tripstrips and activities, typically starting and ending at home (AKA tour). Trip chaining is the process of linking travel between non-home activities to reduce overall tr [..]
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That grimy thing toward the rear of the bike that inexplicably manages to smear your leg with a black tattoo every time you even think of going riding. More importantly, it connects the crank and rear wheel so the bike goes when you pedal.
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The sequence of transfers of matter and energy from organism to organism in the form of Food. Food chains intertwine locally into a Food web because most organisms consume more than one type of Animal [..]
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A Plant genus of the Family Fabaceae named after the drooping clusters of Flowers.
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A cytokine subunit that is a component of both Interleukin-12 and Interleukin-23. It binds to the Interleukin-12 Subunit p35 via a disulfide bond to form Interleukin-12 and to Interleukin-23 Subunit p [..]
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A Stochastic Process such that the conditional Probability distribution for a state at any future instant, given the present state, is unaffected by any additional Knowledge of the past history of the [..]
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An integrin alpha subunit that primarily combines with Integrin beta1 to form the Integrin alpha2beta1 heterodimer. It contains a domain which has homology to Collagen-binding domains found in von Wil [..]
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This integrin alpha subunit combines with Integrin beta1 to form a receptor (Integrin alpha5beta1) that binds Fibronectin and Laminin. It undergoes posttranslational cleavage into a heavy and a Light [..]
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A chain is made up of flexible, interconnecting links or links that feature joints and are connected together. They are usually made of metal, primarily Steel. In chain drives, chains are used for Pow [..]
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Shot - Cannon balls linked with chain used to damage rigging and masts.
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Wale or Channel - A broad, thick plank that projects horizontally from each of a ship's sides abreast a mast, distinguished as the fore, main, or mizzen channel accordingly, serving to extend the [..]
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A unit of length equal to 4 rods or (4x16.5) 66 feet.
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A heavy, wrought-iron bar, extending from one point of the boat’s structure to another over posts called braces
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Metal links that are locked together to make a strong and flexible line. Chains are typically used for anchors and other places where high loads may be exerted on the line, particularly in large vesse [..]
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A complex behavior consisting of two or more response segments that occur in a definite order. A chain can be homogeneous or heterogeneous. Homogeneous chains consist of responses that are similar to [..]
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See behavior chain
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A sequence of discriminated operants such that responses during one stimulus are followed by other stimuli that reinforce those responses and set the occasion for subsequent ones (see CHAINED SCHEDULE [..]
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A chain consists of two or more performances linked by common stimuli. One performance produces the conditions which make the next possible. The stimulus linking the two performances serves both as a [..]
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is the most commonly used term for "stimulus/response chain."
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A sequence of method calls, each of which uses the result of the previous one, as in "x".upper().center(5)
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A series of player actions that are all successful. Success must be defined explicitly in game terms. For example, hit targets without missing a shot. Also called streaks. 
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A group of stones that are directly adjacent along the lines of the board. The stones in a chain share liberties and live or die as a unit. Also string.
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A Chain combo is when specific normal moves cancel into each other. An example is Balrog's crouching Light Punch in Street Fighter 4.
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  A deck in which the same card(s) are played either multiple times per turn (or simply every turn for some powerful cards).  E.g., “Lab chain”.
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Multiple retail units under common ownership that engage in some level of centralized (or coordinated) purchasing and decision making.
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group of business outlets owned, operated and managed by same company under same name.
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Four or more bacteria attached end-to-end.
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Any of a number of various repeated techniques a player can perform to increase the points awarded for shooting enemies, collecting items, or other things under the right circumstances: the most commo [..]
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An elastic chain that is used to hold the archwires onto the brackets.
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 A multi-unit retail operation with stores managed by a headquarters staff. Usually refers to a group of supermarkets under common ownership.chain store:
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a directed nonbranching sequence of nonintersecting line segments and (or) arcs bounded by nodes, not necessarily distinct, at each end. Area chain, complete chain, and network chain are special cases [..]
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That grimy thing toward the rear of the bike that inexplicably manages to smear your leg with a black tattoo every time you even think of going riding. More importantly, it connects the crank and rear [..]
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An elastic chain that is used to hold the archwires onto the brackets.
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Surveyors' unit of length in the Imperial system. Gunter's chain, named after its inventor, comprises 22 yards or 66 feet, approximately 20.117 metres. Gunter's chain is useful [..]
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A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal. ''He wore a gold chain around the neck''. A series of interconnected things. ''a chain of mountains'' ''a chain of ideas, one [..]
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A distance of 66 feet.
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In real estate measurements (surveying), a chain is 66 feet long or 100 links, each link being 7.92 inches. The measurement may change when used in fields other than surveying.
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Unit of lineal measure equal to 66 feet.
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A instrument used by surveyors to measure horizontal distances. A surveyor's chain is the equivalent to 66 feet and is made up of 100 links. There are 80 chains to a mile.
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  Unit of lineal measure equal to 66 feet.
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A term of land measurement being 66 feet in length.
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– a unit of length used in surveying, equivalent to 22 yards.
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connected metal rings or links used for holding anchor fastening timber cargoes etc.
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In algebraic topology, a k-chain is a formal linear combination of the k-cells in a cell complex. In simplicial complexes (respectively, cubical complexes), k-chains are combinations of k-simplices (r [..]
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A chain is a series of connected links which are typically made of metal. Chain may also refer to:
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In algebraic topology, a k-chain is a formal linear combination of the k-cells in a cell complex. In simplicial complexes (respectively, cubical complexes), k-chains are combinations of k-simplices (r [..]
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CHAIN may refer to: CHAIN (industry standard), an acronym for Ceced Home Appliances Interoperating Network, a standard for a multi-brands home network of interactive household appliances. Controlled [..]
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The chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet (22 yards). It is subdivided into 100 links or 4 rods. There are 10 chains in a furlong, and 80 chains in one statute mile. In metric terms, it is 20.11 [..]
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The CECED Convergence Working Group has defined a new platform, called CHAIN (Ceced Home Appliances Interoperating Network), which defines a protocol for interconnecting different home appliances in a [..]
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Chain (2004) is a "narrative/documentary" film written and directed by Jem Cohen. The movie is about two women, a corporate executive and a young drifter whose lives are changed by the loss of regiona [..]
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A chain is a serial assembly of connected pieces, called links, typically made of metal, with an overall character similar to that of a rope in that it is flexible and curved in compression but linear [..]
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A chain, when used in reference to the process of buying or selling a house, is a sequence of linked house purchases, each of which is dependent on the preceding and succeeding purchase. The term is c [..]
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Chain was Edinburgh musician Paul Haig's third album and was released in May 1989 on Circa Records, a subsidiary of Virgin Records. Chain, which Haig financed himself, was recorded and completed in 19 [..]
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Chain are an Australian blues band formed as The Chain in late 1968 with a line-up including guitarist and vocalist Phil Manning and lead vocalist Wendy Saddington. Saddington left in May 1969 and in [..]
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"Chain" is an EP released by Bonnie Pink under the Warner Music Japan label on November 26, 2008.
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The Chain, is a caste mainly of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. They have traditionally been associated with cultivation and fishery occupations.
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Chain is the Sixth studio album by Japanese boy band KAT-TUN and was released in Japan on February 22, 2012 by J-One Records. On January 13, KAT-TUN endorsed the mobile game site "entag!" which used K [..]
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Chain is the third studio album by American rock band Pylon, released in 1990. It was released after a seven-year hiatus.
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