chain-link

American

[cheyn-lingk] / ˈtʃeɪnˌlɪŋk /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling a chain-link fence, as in its diamond shapes or linked couplings.

a chain-link fabric.

Etymology

Origin of chain-link

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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Sarah paid $15,000 to rip out the chain-link fence separating the Healing Arts center and Quirky, which had been cut into repeatedly, and replace it with 80 feet of reinforcement.

From Slate

I had a chain-link finger stall for ripping open the shucks.

From Literature

Glory grabbed Danny’s other hand and it became a chain-link effect.

From Literature

Tomás stopped the semi in front of a chain-link gate.

From Literature

He rubbed his thick black mane back and forth along the chain-link holding area with such force Chase was afraid the wire was going to snap.

From Literature

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