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цепь — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chain noun A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
  • circuit noun A closed path that electric current can flow around, usually containing components like wires, switches, and resistors.
  • concatenation noun A series of links united; a series or order of things depending on each other, as if linked together; a chain, a succession.
  • loop noun A shape made by a line or path that curves back to cross or meet itself.
  • procession noun A group of people or vehicles moving forward together in an orderly line, often for a ceremony.
  • strand noun One of the individual threads or wires twisted together to make a rope, cable, or cord.

Senses

цепь is used for these senses in English:

  • chain A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
  • chain A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
  • circuit (electricity) Enclosed path of an electric current, usually designed for a certain function.
  • concatenation (countable) A series of links united; a series or order of things depending on each other, as if linked together; a chain, a succession.
  • loop A complete circuit for an electric current.
  • procession A number of things happening in sequence (in space or in time).
  • strand (genetics) A nucleotide chain.

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.

circuit — full definition

  1. noun A closed path that electric current can flow around, usually containing components like wires, switches, and resistors.
  2. noun A regular route or series of venues that someone travels for work, sport, or performance.
  3. verb To travel all the way around something.

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