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chain vs watch chain

watch chain vs chain

chain and watch chain both are nouns.

chain is a verb but watch chain is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chain Yes No Yes No
watch chain Yes No No No
As nouns, watch chain is a hyponym of chain; that is, watch chain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chain:
  • chain: a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
  • watch chain: short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
Other hyponyms of chain include anchor chain, anchor rope, bicycle chain, chatelaine, fob, watch guard, paper chain, pull chain, snow chain, tire chain.
chain (noun) watch chain (noun)
a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
a necklace made by stringing objects together
anything that acts as a restraint
a linked or connected series of objects
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
(business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership
(chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
a series of hills or mountains
a unit of length
chain (verb) watch chain (verb)
fasten or secure with chains
connect or arrange into a chain by linking
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