chainwork

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Synonyms: brainwork, drainwork, hairwork

Antonyms: brainwork, drainwork, hairwork

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable|uncountable}} [[technique|Techniques]] of [[loop#Verb|loop]]ing or [[link#Verb|link]]ing pieces of metal or another materials in the manner of a [[chain]]; objects made using these techniques.
2. {{lb|en|countable|dated}} A [[system]] in which each element is linked to two others in the manner of a chain; a [[series]] of [[interconnected]] things.
3. {{lb|en|uncountable|surveying|dated}} The technique of [[surveying]] by measuring distances with a chain.

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