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  • 101Closed chain — Chain Chain (ch[=a]n), n. [F. cha[^i]ne, fr. L. catena. Cf. {Catenate}.] 1. A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament, of the exertion… …

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  • 102Endless chain — Chain Chain (ch[=a]n), n. [F. cha[^i]ne, fr. L. catena. Cf. {Catenate}.] 1. A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament, of the exertion… …

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  • 103Open chain — Chain Chain (ch[=a]n), n. [F. cha[^i]ne, fr. L. catena. Cf. {Catenate}.] 1. A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament, of the exertion… …

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  • 104Nordic Folkboat — Current Specifications F Class Symbol Crew 2–3 LOA 7.68 m (25 ft 2 in) LWL …

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  • 105sail plan — Naval Archit. a side elevation of a sailing vessel showing all sails and spars and some or all of the standing rigging, as if set directly fore and aft so that the true proportions are visible: sometimes combined with the rigging plan of the… …

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  • 106advocate — Synonyms and related words: Maecenas, abet, abettor, acquaintance, admirer, advance, advise, aficionado, agent, aid and abet, allege in support, alpenstock, alter ego, alternate, amicus curiae, angel, answer, apologete, apologist, apologizer,… …

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  • 107arm — Synonyms and related words: accouter, advocate, affiliate, alpenstock, appendage, appoint, armlet, armor, armor plate, athletic supporter, authorize, back, backbone, backing, bandeau, bank, barricade, battle, bay, bayou, bearer, beef, belt,… …

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  • 108back — Synonyms and related words: a priori, a rebours, a reculons, abandon, abet, accented, acknowledgments, advance, advocate, affirm, afford support, aft, after, aftermost, afterpart, afterpiece, again, against the grain, ago, aid, alpenstock,… …

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  • 109backbone — Synonyms and related words: advocate, alpenstock, arm, athletic supporter, back, backing, bandeau, bearer, bottom, bra, brace, bracer, bracket, brassiere, buttress, cane, carrier, cervix, chutzpah, corset, courage, crook, crutch, determination,… …

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  • 110backing — Synonyms and related words: Brownian movement, Smyth sewing, abetment, about face, about turn, advance, advocacy, advocate, advocating, aegis, affirmation, aid, alpenstock, angular motion, approval, approving, arm, ascending, ascent, assistance,… …

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