chained

1. 1
   adjective

   Held in place or tied up with metal chains.

   Like a bike locked to a rack so no one can take it away.

   The chained dog barked at everyone who walked past the yard.

   The prisoner stayed chained to the heavy iron ring all night.

   Similarshackled, fettered, tethered

   Oppositeunchained, free

2. 2
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of chain. Use this form for something that already happened.

   They chained the gate shut before leaving for the night.

   She chained her bike to the post outside the shop.

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3. 3
   adjective

   Decorated with or wearing a chain, often on the neck or wrist.

   Like someone wearing a shiny necklace as part of their outfit.

   The chained nobleman wore a gold collar over his velvet coat.

   Heavily chained and bejeweled, the performer stepped onto the stage.

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4. 4
   adjective

   Joined together one after another in a connected series.

   Like train cars hooked together, each one pulling the next.

   The chained lights blinked one after the other down the street.

   These chained steps must run in order, or the program fails.

   Similarlinked, connected

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