Meanings (ES + gloss)
cadena • catenario
A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
He wore a gold chain around the neck.
The anchor is connected to the boat with a 100-metre long chain.
cadena
A series of interconnected things.
a chain of ideas, one leading to the next
a chain of mountains
cadena
A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
That chain of restaurants is expanding into our town.
cadena
A number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule.
When examined, the molecular chain included oxygen and hydrogen.
side chain
Phrases
Cunningham chainFirst Island ChainGunter's chainSecond Island ChainThird Island Chaina chain is only as strong as its weakest linkacademy chainair chainairchainantichainascending chain conditionbackchainball and chainball chainbelly chainbeta chainblock chainblockchainbranched-chainbrequet chaincatenachain armourchain binderchain boatchain bridgechain cablechain casechain codechain complexchain conveyorchain dancechain drillchain drivechain fernchain ferrychain fountainchain fruitchain gangchain groupchain growth polymerization
Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
encadenar
To fasten something with a chain.
You should chain your bicycle to the railings to protect it from being stolen.
encadenar
To link multiple items together.