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incatenare — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chain noun A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
  • shackle verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
  • tether noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.

Senses

incatenare is used for these senses in English:

  • chain (transitive) To fasten something with a chain.
  • enchain (transitive) To restrain with, or as if with, chains.
  • fetter (transitive) To shackle or bind up with fetters.
  • shackle To place (a person or animal) in shackles (noun sense 1); to immobilize or restrain using shackles.
  • tether (transitive) To restrict with, or as if with, a tether.

chain — full definition

  1. noun A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
  2. noun A group of stores, restaurants, or other businesses operating under the same brand.
  3. noun A connected series of events, people, or things.
  4. verb To fasten or restrain something with a chain.

shackle — full definition

  1. verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
  2. verb To restrict or hold back someone's freedom or progress.

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