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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
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chain1 a series of linked metal rings for fastening or securing something. From the later sense of a jointed measuring line consisting of linked metal rods, chain is also used as a unit of measure for the length of such a measuring line (66 ft).
a chain is no stronger than its weakest link proverbial saying, mid 19th century, often used when identifying a particular point of vulnerability. (In 2000, the popular television game-show
The Weakest Link was introduced, turning on the identification and expulsion of the member of a group seen to contribute least; the show's catchphrase is ‘You are the weakest link…goodbye.’)
See also
ball and chain.
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Chain wars
Magazine article from: Dealernews; 3/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...industrial/agricultural chain manufacturers may have. These industrial-type chains are completely separate...should analyze motorcycle chain separately from industrial-type chains. Motorcycle chain is not in any sense interchangeable...
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Chain buyers take a look at direct purchasing. (column)
Magazine article from: Nation's Restaurant News; 1/14/1991; ; 700+ words
; ...consultants for chains. Some of the results...consisted of both chain and manufacturer...comprised both chain executives with...Representing chains were Tony Feicco...direct purchasing by chains from manufacturers. Several chain executives pointed...
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Chain maintenance. (cleaning and repairing bicycle chains)
Magazine article from: Bicycling; 10/1/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: * chain rivet extractor (Shimano...SH-CN21 for Hyperglide chains) * stiff bristle brush...chainrings, cogs, and frame. CHAIN REMOVAL: Chain cleaners can't handle grime-encrusted chains, which need to be removed...
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Chains work like magic: ; All Kanawha school buses equipped with automatic devices
Newspaper article from: Charleston Daily Mail; 2/4/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...the wheel is a set of chains, typically from six to 18 chain links. There the links...s rotation causes the chain wheel to turn. From the spinning wheel, chain links are flung, one...s tire. Automatic chains have several advantages...
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Chains face unexampled challenges. (drug store chains)
Magazine article from: Chain Drug Review; 4/8/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...much going on in chain drug retailing that...made clear that drug chains are one of retailing...could well become the chain drug industry's...but not all, drug chains have stopped bidding...minority of drug chains remain all too willing...or more literate chain drug executives are...
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Chain & cordage.(Hardware & Fasteners)
Magazine article from: Do-It-Yourself Retailing; 8/1/2004; 700+ words
; ...centers. As an all-purpose chain, it is generally used for log chains, tow chains, guardrail chains, tailgate chains and switch chains. It is not intended for use as a sling or overhead lifting chain. Chain is rated according to...
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Chains face challenge in tapes.
Magazine article from: Chain Drug Review; 9/11/2000; 700+ words
; ...their A/V needs in a chain drug store they will...that can separate drug chains from lower-price discounters...is the availability in chain drug stores of products...While the discount chains promote aggressively...successfully on multipacks, chain drug stores have been...
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Chain.(maintenance)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Bicycling; 2/1/2001; 700+ words
; A dirty, worn chain tears up the cassette and chainrings, is prone to...part. 1 Clean and lube. It's best to leave the chain on the bike when cleaning it. Every time you break a chain, it gets weaker-and more likely to break on its...
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Chains & cables: Lubricant function and composition
Magazine article from: Tribology & Lubrication Technology; 5/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...single application for chains is the automotive timing chain. Wire ropes, similarly...types of components. Chains: The basics A chain is a series of interconnected...steel offset sidebar chain. These_ common types of chains are used in a variety...
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Chains make moves to maximize opportunities in video.(Video/DVD)
Magazine article from: Chain Drug Review; 1/3/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...a number of drug chains has gone a long way...only a select few chain drug retailers had...The consensus among chain drug retailers is...popularity, drug chains are adding them to...particular appeal to chain drug retailers because...margins. Creative drug chains have found ...
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Chain of Custody
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law
CHAIN OF CUSTODY The movement and location of physical...of evidence is by requiring proof of the chain of custody by the party who is seeking to...particular piece of evidence. Proof of a chain of custody is required when the evidence...
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Supply Chain Management
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of E-Commerce
...technically feasible. Supply chain management was thus a...management of business supply chains coordinates all business partners in the supply chain over electronic networks...logic to building supply chain management systems as...that existing supply chains would be unable to ...
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Value-Chain Management
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Management
Value-Chain Management Value-chain management (VCM) is the integration of all resources starting...following sections discuss the development of VCM, integrated supply-chain planning and scheduling, full-resource management, cycle...
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Chain, Ernst Boris (1906-1979)
Book article from: World of Microbiology and Immunology
Chain, Ernst Boris (1906-1979) German – born English biochemist Ernst Chain was instrumental in the creation of penicillin...the penicillium notatum mold in 1928, it was Chain who, together with Howard Florey , isolated the...
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Ernst Boris Chain
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Ernst Boris Chain Ernst Boris Chain (1906-1979) was instrumental in the creation of penicillin, the first antibiotic drug. Ernst Boris Chain was instrumental in the creation of penicillin, the first antibiotic...
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