chaining

SayCHAY-ning/ˈt͡ʃeɪnɪŋ/

2 meanings of chaining

1
noununcountable
The act of joining or fastening something with a chain.
Like linking paper clips one after another to make a long line.
The chaining of the gates kept the stray dogs from getting in.
Workers finished the chaining of the logs before the river rose.
Similarfastening, tethering
2
verb
Present participle of chain. Use this form for something happening right now.
She is chaining the dog to its post for the night.
We are chaining the doors shut before we leave.
Note

chaining is a form of chain

chain, verb: To tie up or lock someone or something with a chain. Full entry

Forms: chainchains he/she/itchaining -ing formchained past tense, past participle
Spelling: chain → chaining: add -ing

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