Chainwork

Quick meaning: Chainwork is a noun meaning (countable, dated) A system in which each element is linked to two others in the manner of a chain; a series of interconnected things.

Meaning

(countable, dated) A system in which each element is linked to two others in the manner of a chain; a series of interconnected things.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable, surveying, dated) The technique of surveying by measuring distances with a chain.
2. (countable, uncountable) Techniques of looping or linking pieces of metal or another materials in the manner of a chain; objects made using these techniques.

Example Sentences

The bag was made of gold chain-work; there were more than four thousand lire in it.

and wreathes of chaine worke, for the chapiters which were vpon the top of the pillars:

[…] she had a chain-work of coins encircling her hair, and falling completely round her face to her bosom,

[…] the great object to be accomplished is to bring the immense chainwork of Northern railroads into closer communication with the Southern system,

Word Forms

• chainworks
• chain work
• chain-work

Synonyms for chainwork

Depending on context, synonyms include chain.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chain, chain-link, linkwork, chainworks, chainmaking, wirework.

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