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chains

CHAYNZ/t͡ʃeɪnz/

2 meanings of chains

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of chain. Use this form when you mean more than one chain.

    The prisoners were bound in heavy iron chains.

    Bicycle chains need oil to keep them moving smoothly.

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  2. 2
    verb
    The form of chain used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

    She chains her bike to the railing every morning.

    The guard chains the gate shut before he goes home.

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chains is a form of chain

chain, noun: A line of rings joined together, usually metal, used to pull, hold, or lock things. Full entry

Forms
chainchains plural
Spelling
chain → chains: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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