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Chain

A chain is a serial assembly of connected 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, rigid, and load-bearing in tension. A chain may consist of two or more links. Chains can be classified by their design, which can be dictated by their use:

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Uses for chains

Types of chain

History

Symbolism

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Chain

Nodes100
Edges99
Triples65
Avg. degree1.98
Density0.02
Components1

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Chain

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see also · 10
Chain → Belt, Coupling, Distance, Equipment, Group, Letter, Method, Ropes, Science, Unit
related to External links · 7
Chain → Chain Manufacturers, Encyclopædia Britannica, Links Explained Jamestown Distributors, NACM Welded Steel Chain, National Association, SpecificationsChain Grades, Vol
related to history · 7
Chain → AD, BC, China, Egypt, Han, Such, The
related to Other uses · 7
Chain → Arnold Schoenberg's Gurre-Lieder, Chains, Chanel, Dead, House, Keychain, Leoš Janáček's From
related to Traction, pulling and lifting · 5
Chain → Although, Anchor, British, Jack, Rigid
related to Types of chain · 4
Chain → Ball, Flat, Short, This
related to Decoration · 3
Chain → Belly, Europe, United KingdomDecorating
related to Connections · 2
Chain → Several, These
related to Power transfer · 2
Chain → Bicycle, The
related to Security and restraint · 2
Chain → Ball, Door

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chains used links link power connected type two also metal small attached use flexible uses around made roller using one

Entity relationships Subject–Predicate–Object triples

SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Chainis aserial assembly of connected links typically made of metal0.90text
block chains.Two distinct chains can be connected using a quick linkinstance ofthough there are also non-roller chains0.80text
carabinerinstance ofthough there are also non-roller chains0.80text
shackleinstance ofthough there are also non-roller chains0.80text
or clevisinstance ofthough there are also non-roller chains0.80text
kusarigamajutsuKusari-fundoinstance ofIt was used in martial arts0.80text
also known as manriki-gusariinstance ofIt was used in martial arts0.80text
was a chain with weighted endsinstance ofIt was used in martial arts0.80text
employed by samuraiinstance ofIt was used in martial arts0.80text
law enforcement for strikinginstance ofIt was used in martial arts0.80text
entangling.Chain whipinstance ofIt was used in martial arts0.80text
Chainrelated to ConnectionsSeveral0.60section

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