Meaning: A series of connected links used for fastening or securing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He secured the gate with a chain.

Category: Objects › Fasteners

Synonyms:

• link
• cord

Antonyms: break

Meaning: To secure something with a chain.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: They decided to chain up the bicycles.

Category: Objects › Fasteners

Synonyms:

• secure
• fasten

Meaning: Secured with a chain.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The dog was chained in the yard.

Category: Objects › Fasteners

Synonyms:

• secured
• fastened

Antonyms: free

Meaning: A small metal instrument used to open locks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I lost my house key.

Synonyms: lock opener

Meaning: A small ring used to hold keys together.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I keep my house and car keys on a key ring.

Category: Objects › Accessories

Synonyms: keychain

Meaning: The opening in a lock where a key is inserted.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He peered through the keyhole to see inside.

Category: Objects › Security

Synonyms: lock opening

Meaning: The outer edge of something, often circular.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rim of the glass was chipped.

Category: Objects

Synonyms:

• edge
• border

Meaning: Having a rim or outer edge.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The rimmed plate was perfect for serving.

Category: Objects

Synonyms:

• edged
• bordered

Meaning: A circular band, often worn on a finger.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She received a beautiful ring for her birthday.

Category: Objects

Synonyms:

• band
• circle

Meaning: A mark left on a surface by scuffing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was a scuff mark on the floor from the chair.

Category: Objects › Marks

Synonyms:

• scratch mark
• smudge