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Chain

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Linked metal for bind, measure, or haul. Not Gunter’s chain as the survey tool alone, and not rope as fibre cordage.

  • Chain is historically related to Iron.

    Ure’s Dictionary of Arts seats chain among iron link-work for bind, haul, and measure. A named chain beside iron, not Gunter’s chain as the survey specialty alone.

    from Andrew Ure · Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines, 1839 (and later PD editions)

    historically related to · sourced · documented

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