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Definition of chainlink

chainlink

/ˈtʃeɪn.lɪŋk/
chain · link

Plural:chainlinks
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chainlink Lexical Profile

chainlink Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Consisting of or made from interwoven steel wires that form a diamond-shaped mesh pattern, used especially for fencing.

Example

"The school playground is surrounded by a tall chainlink fence."

• noun

1

Woven metal fencing material made of interlocking steel wires forming a diamond pattern, or a fence constructed from this material.

Example

"They installed a roll of galvanized chainlink around the perimeter of the community garden."


2

An individual ring or loop that forms part of a chain.

Example

"One rusted chainlink snapped under the heavy load."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chainlink. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chainlink
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