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Chain Eslpod Word Rope Like Metal Movement I Refers

Id ESLPod_1226_WE_2125
Episode Id ESLPod 1226
Episode Title Describing Sounds
Phrase chain
Text In this podcast, the word "chain" means the rope-like line of small metal loops or rings that transfer movement of the pedals into the movement of wheels on a bicycle: "The bike chain slipped off while I was riding up the hill, so I had to stop and fix it." The word "chain" also refers to any other rope-like strand of metal loops: "Be gentle with that necklace, or the chain might break." Or, "The prisoners were connected by chains." A "chain" can also refer to many stores, restaurants, or hotels that have the same name and are owned by the same company: "Which grocery store chains are popular in the southern United States?" Finally, the phrase "a mountain/island chain" refers to a group of mountains or islands that appear to form a line: "Have you visited the Hawaiian island chain?
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