Chain

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A rusty iron chain
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A rusty iron chain
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A chain is like a rope, it can link two things together. It is made differently though:

  • It is made up of several elements called links. These elements all look the same.
  • Each element usually looks like a ring.
  • The elements can be made of different materials, iron and steel are common. Less durable chains can also be made of plastic.

  • A chain (of restaurants, for example) can also be different such restaurants, possibly in different cities. All such restaurants have the same name and perhaps are owned by the same people.
  • 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.
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