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Catena

A chain or series of things connected with each other.

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Chain 76% connected

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 ornam…

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Concatenation 76% connected

A series of links united; a series or order of things depending on each other, as if linked together; a chain, a succession.

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Catenate 74% connected

To connect, in a series of links or ties; to chain.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Catenate 74% connected

To connect, in a series of links or ties; to chain.

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Catenulate 74% connected

Consisting of little links or chains.

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Catenulate 74% connected

Consisting of little links or chains.

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