chains

Definitions

A series of connected metal links used for fastening, securing, or pulling objects.

A series of related events, ideas, or items that follow one another in succession.

A group of businesses, such as hotels or stores, owned by the same company.

Examples

The prisoner struggled to break free from his heavy iron chains.

The mountain range forms a series of jagged chains that stretch across the horizon.

Synonyms

shackles fetters manacles bonds restraints links series

Antonyms

liberty freedom release emancipation independence autonomy deliverance