steel chain

collocation in English

meaningsofsteelandchain

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steel
noun[U]
uk
/stiːl/us
/stiːl/
a strong metal that is a mixture of iron and carbon, used for making things that need a strong structure, especially vehicles ...
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chain
noun
uk
/tʃeɪn/us
/tʃeɪn/
a series of things of the same type connected in a line, or a series of people standing in ...
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(Definition ofsteelandchainfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Heavy draught traces are made from iron orsteelchain.
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Extra harness parts, rope,steelchainand wagon parts were often carried.
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The anchors are connected to the hand winches and pontoons viasteelchainand polypropylene ropes.
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He placed asteelchain, waste high around the courthouse, in an attempt to keep the inside of the courthouse manageable.
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Steelchainhand rails have been installed along some of the more difficult sections.
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The 15 cm handle is made from asteelchainwrapped with leather.
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Chaliapin received 80 rubles and a silver watch with asteelchain.
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Now they have either been converted or are being converted to high tensile steel chains.
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The firm also began the production of steel chains and accessories for bicycles.
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Steel chains were eventually attached to trees and a temporary bridge constructed.
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Early cable ferries often used either rope or steel chains, with the latter resulting in the alternate name of chain ferry.
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The capsule was then lowered by steel chains into the well to a depth of around 2to 3 deep, buried and capped.
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Common restraints include a belt, bullrope (length of rope with a cowbell in the center), steel chains, one to two foot leash, or leather strap.
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Historically wire rope evolved from steel chains which had a record of mechanical failure.
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