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chain [tʃeɪn]1 noun∎ we keep the dog on a chain notre chien est toujours attaché;∎ to pull the chain (of toilet) tirer la chasse d'eau;∎ to form a human chain former une chaîne humaine;∎ Cars (snow) chains chaînes fpl (à neige);∎ chain of office ≃ écharpe f de maire∎ fast food chain chaîne f de restauration rapide;∎ chain of distribution circuit m de distribution, réseau m de distribution(h) (unit of measurement) 20,1m, chaînée f∎ the dog was chained to the post le chien était attaché au poteau (par une chaîne);∎ she chained herself to the railings elle s'est enchaînée à la grille;∎ figurative to be chained to one's desk être rivé à son bureau;∎ figurative she is chained to the kitchen sink elle ne sort pas de sa cuisine(for prisoner) chaînes fpl, entraves fpl;∎ a prisoner in chains un prisonnier enchaîné;∎ figurative to break or burst one's chains rompre ses chaînes►► chain armour mailles fpl; (suit) cotte f de mailles;American chain bank banque f à succursales multiples;Technology chain drive transmission f par chaîne;chain gang chaîne f de forçats;chain guard caiter m (de bicyclette);Cars chain guide guide m chaîne;chain letter lettre f faisant partie d'une chaîne;chain lightning (UNCOUNT) éclairs mpl en zigzag;chain link chaînon m ou maillon m de chaîne;chain mail (UNCOUNT) mailles fpl; (suit) cotte f de mailles;Physics, Chemistry & figurative chain reaction réaction f en chaîne;∎ to set off a chain reaction provoquer une réaction en chaîne;chain saw tronçonneuse f;chain smoker fumeur(euse) m,f invétéré(e), gros (grosse) fumeur(euse) m,f;chain stitch point m de chaînette;chain store magasin m à succursales (multiples); (individual store) succursale f;Cars chain tensioner tendeur m de chaîneenchaîner, attacher avec une chaîne
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Chain stitch — 1. An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery. [1913 Webster] 2. (Machine Sewing) A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the under side of the work; the loop stitch … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chain-stitch — chain stitch, a stitch in sewing, crocheting, or embroidery, in which each stitch makes a loop through which the next stitch is taken. Many industrial bags, such as those containing animal feed, cement, and fertilizer, are closed with chain… … Useful english dictionary
Chain stitch — Stitch Stitch, n. [OE. stiche, AS. stice a pricking, akin to stician to prick. See {Stick}, v. i.] 1. A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made. [1913 Webster] 2. A single turn of the thread round a needle in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chain stitch — Chain Chain (ch[=a]n), n. [F. cha[^i]ne, fr. L. catena. Cf. {Catenate}.] 1. A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament, of the exertion… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chain stitch — chain′ stitch n. 1) clo a decorative hand stitch that forms a line of single stitches looped like a chain 2) clo a basic crochet stitch in which the yarn is formed into a strand of interlocking single loops • Etymology: 1590–1600 … From formal English to slang
chain stitch — n. an ornamental stitch in which the loops are connected in a chainlike way, as in crocheting chain stitch vt … English World dictionary
chain stitch — chain ,stitch noun count a way of sewing in which each stitch is made by pulling the THREAD through the stitch before it … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
chain stitch — n [U and C] a way of sewing in which each new stitch is pulled through the last one … Dictionary of contemporary English
Chain stitch — For the technique used to shorten rope or cable for storage or while in use, see Chain sinnet. Traditional embroidery in chain stitch on a Kazakh rug, contemporary. Chain stitch is a sewing and embroidery technique in which a series of looped… … Wikipedia
chain stitch — noun 1. the most basic of all crochet stitches made by pulling a loop of yarn through another loop • Hypernyms: ↑crochet stitch 2. a looped stitch resembling the links of a chain; used in embroidery and in sewing • Hypernyms: ↑sewing stitch,… … Useful english dictionary
chain stitch — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms chain stitch : singular chain stitch plural chain stitches a way of sewing in which each stitch is made by pulling the thread through the stitch before it … English dictionary