Chained
/ˈtʃeɪnd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Secured or restrained by chains, often used in contexts involving physical detention or restriction.
The prisoner was chained to the wall during his testimony.
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of chain, meaning to fasten or secure with a chain.
The defendant was chained before being led into the courtroom.
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Commentary
Commonly used to describe physical restraint; in legal contexts, often relates to custody or restrictive measures involving chains.
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