Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A chain used to lock the wheels of a vehicle by securing the rim to some part which does not rotate; also, a chain which secures to the vehicle a skid-plate on which the wheel rides during a descent.
- noun A chain used to fasten a padlock to a door or gate.
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He duly reported the occurrence to his father, and begged him to get a, lock-chain.
More Toasts Marion Dix [Editor] Mosher
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