Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A supplementary coupling between railroad-cars, etc., used for security in case the main coupling should accidentally give way or become unfastened.
- noun A hook or other device attached to the end of a chain for the purpose of connecting it with another chain or of fastening it to any object.
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Examples
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For pedal-driven fans, a chain-coupling would suffice, such as a bicycle chain.
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"Bear the boat off from the boom, and fire at the chain-coupling; that ought to do the business for us."
The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast Harry Collingwood 1886
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