Chain

A chain is like a rope, but made up of several elements called links.

A chain (unit) is also a measure of length
A human chain can be made by people standing next to one another and who hold hands or link arms. It is a chain that has people for its links.
Chain store, retail stores which share a brand and central management, usually with standardized business methods and practices. They may all have the same owners or may be franchised.

Chain Media

A common metal short-link chain
Roller chain, used to transmit power in motorcycles and bicycles. Photo shows two different sizes.
Links of the American Revolutionary War-era Hudson River Chain as a memorial at West Point
Making a silver chain. A compilation of photos taken for a tutorial 26 February 2008. Photographed at Sophies Silver's workshop in Visby, Gotland, Sweden. Turn on the Timed Text to see the captions.
prisoner shackled with a Smith & Wesson Model 1800 belly chain
Ball chain pull switch for a ceiling light
Chains on a disc golf basket
1965 Chanel suit showing a "Chanel chain"
Illustration of the components that make up a silent or "inverted tooth" chain. A.) Pin link plate, B.) Guide link plates, C.) Pins.
An illustration of the arrangement of links that make up a simple rope chain