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chainwork

Chainwork (noun) means Techniques of looping or linking pieces of metal or another materials in the manner of a chain; objects made using these techniques.

noun
1
Techniques of looping or linking pieces of metal or another materials in the manner of a chain; objects made using these techniques.
2
A system in which each element is linked to two others in the manner of a chain; a series of interconnected things.
3
The technique of surveying by measuring distances with a chain.
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Etymology

From chain + work.

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What is the meaning of chainwork?

"chainwork" (noun) means techniques of looping or linking pieces of metal or another materials in the manner of a chain; objects made using these techniques.

What are the different meanings of chainwork?

"chainwork" has 3 main meanings: 1. Techniques of looping or linking pieces of metal or another materials in the manner of a chain; objects made using these techniques; 2. A system in which each element is linked to two others in the manner of a chain; a series of interconnected things; 3. The technique of surveying by measuring distances with a chain.

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