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Chin vs. Chain: What's the Difference?

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Chin refers to the part of the face below the mouth, while Chain is a series of linked metal rings used for fastening or pulling things.

Key Differences

Chin is a noun that primarily refers to the lower part of a human's face, below the mouth and above the neck. Chain is also a noun but it describes a series of linked metal rings, often used for securing objects. While "chin" is anatomical, "chain" is an object that is often used in various mechanical and practical applications.
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In everyday language, you might hear "chin" used in phrases like "keep your chin up," which means to remain cheerful in a difficult situation. Chain, conversely, is commonly heard in contexts like "supply chain," "chain reaction," or "chain of command," which have nothing to do with human anatomy but involve a sequence or system of interconnected elements.
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The word "chin" is singular and does not have a plural form in the context of anatomy. Chain can be both singular and plural, depending on the context. You could refer to "a chain" or "multiple chains," whereas you would not typically talk about "chins" unless discussing multiple people or animals.
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In literature and poetry, the "chin" might be used symbolically to represent age or character, such as a "chin with a cleft." "Chain" could symbolize bondage, connection, or interdependence, as in "the chains of love" or "the chains of oppression."
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Comparison Chart

Part of Speech

Noun
Noun
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Context

Anatomical
Mechanical or Systematic
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Plurality

Generally singular
Can be both singular and plural
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Symbolic Meaning

Can represent age or character
Can symbolize bondage or connection
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Common Phrases

"Keep your chin up"
"Chain reaction, chain of command"
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Chin and Chain Definitions

Chin

The part of the face below the mouth.
She rested her hand on her chin while thinking.
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Chain

A measurement unit in surveying.
The property extended for 10 chains.
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Chin

The protruding part of the lower jaw.
He has a strong, square chin.
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Chain

A retail franchise operation.
She works for a chain of supermarkets.
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Chin

Used symbolically in literature.
The cleft in his chin symbolized his rugged charm.
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Chain

A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power.
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Chin

Anatomical landmark for identification.
Her chin was marked by a small scar.
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Chain

Such a set of links, often of precious metal and with pendants attached, worn as an ornament or symbol of office.
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Chin

A term used in idiomatic expressions.
He kept his chin up during difficult times.
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Chain

Often chains(Football) Such a set of links measuring ten yards and attached to a pole at each end, moved up and down the field to indicate necessary yardage for gaining a first down.
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Chin

The central forward portion of the lower jaw.
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Chain

A restraining or confining agent or force.
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Chin

To pull (oneself) up with the arms while grasping an overhead horizontal bar until the chin is level with or above the bar.
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Chain

Bonds, fetters, or shackles.
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Chin

(Music) To place (a violin) under the chin in preparation to play it.
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Chain

Captivity or oppression; bondage
Threw off the chains of slavery.
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Chin

To chin oneself.
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Chain

A series of closely linked or connected things
A chain of coincidences.
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Chin

(Informal) To make idle conversation; chatter.
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Chain

A number of establishments, such as stores, theaters, or hotels, under common ownership or management.
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Chin

The bottom of a face, the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.
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Chain

A range of mountains.
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Chin

Talk.
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Chain

(Chemistry) A series of chemically bonded atoms, especially carbon atoms, which may be arranged in an open, branched, or cyclic structure.
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Chin

A lie, a falsehood.
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Chain

An instrument used in surveying, consisting of 100 linked pieces of iron or steel and measuring 66 feet (20.1 meters). Also called Gunter's chain.
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Chin

A person of the upper class.
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Chain

A similar instrument used in engineering, measuring 100 feet (30.5 meters).
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Chin

The ability to withstand being punched in the chin without being knocked out.
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Chain

Abbr. ch A unit of measurement equal to the length of either of these instruments.
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Chin

(aviation) The lower part of the front of an aircraft, below the nose.
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Chain

To bind or make fast with a chain or chains
Chained the dog to a tree.
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Chin

The bottom part of a mobile phone, below the screen.
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Chain

To restrain or confine as if with chains
Workers who were chained to a life of dull routine.
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Chin

(informal) A chinchilla.
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Chain

A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
He wore a gold chain around the neck.
The anchor is connected to the boat with a 100-metre long chain.
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Chin

To talk.
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Chain

A series of interconnected things.
A chain of mountains
A chain of ideas, one leading to the next
This led to an unfortunate chain of events.
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Chin

To talk to or with (someone).
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Chain

A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
That chain of restaurants is expanding into our town.
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Chin

To perform a chin-up exercise in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar.
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Chain

(chemistry) A number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule.
When examined, the molecular chain included oxygen and hydrogen.
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Chin

To punch or hit (someone)'s chin part of the body.
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Chain

(surveying) A series of interconnected links of known length, used as a measuring device.
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Chin

(transitive) To put or hold (a musical instrument) up to one's chin.
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Chain

(surveying) A long measuring tape.
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Chin

(transitive) To turn on or operate (a device) using one's chin; to select (a particular setting) using one's chin.
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Chain

A unit of length equal to 22 yards. The length of a Gunter's surveying chain. The length of a cricket pitch. Equal to 20.12 metres, 4 rods, or 100 links.
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Chin

(transitive) To put one's chin on (something).
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Chain

A totally ordered set, especially a totally ordered subset of a poset.
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Chin

(transitive) To indicate or point toward (someone or something) with one's chin.
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Chain

(British) A sequence of linked house purchases, each of which is dependent on the preceding and succeeding purchase (said to be "broken" if a buyer or seller pulls out).
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Chin

The lower extremity of the face below the mouth; the point of the under jaw.
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Chain

That which confines, fetters, or secures; a bond.
The chains of habit
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Chin

The exterior or under surface embraced between the branches of the lower jaw bone, in birds.
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Chain

Iron links bolted to the side of a vessel to bold the dead-eyes connected with the shrouds; also, the channels.
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Chin

The protruding part of the lower jaw
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Chain

A livery collar, a chain of office.
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Chin

Kamarupan languages spoken in western Burma and Bangladesh and easternmost India
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Chain

(weaving) The warp threads of a web.
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Chin

In gymnastics: raise oneself while hanging from one's hands until one's chin is level with the support bar
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Chain

(transitive) To fasten something with a chain.
You should chain your bicycle to the railings to protect it from being stolen.
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Chain

(figurative) To connect as if with a chain, due to dependence, addiction, or other feelings
Sometimes I feel like I'm chained to this computer.
She's been chained to her principles since she was 18, it's unlikely you can convince her otherwise.
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Chain

(intransitive) To link multiple items together.
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Chain

(transitive) To secure someone with fetters.
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Chain

(transitive) To obstruct the mouth of a river etc with a chain.
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Chain

(figurative) To obligate.
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Chain

(computing) To relate data items with a chain of pointers.
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Chain

(computing) To be chained to another data item.
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Chain

(transitive) To measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying.
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Chain

To load and automatically run (a program).
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Chain

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 ornament, of the exertion and transmission of mechanical power, etc.
[They] put a chain of gold about his neck.
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Chain

That which confines, fetters, or secures, as a chain; a bond; as, the chains of habit.
Driven downTo chains of darkness and the undying worm.
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Chain

A series of things linked together; or a series of things connected and following each other in succession; as, a chain of mountains; a chain of events or ideas.
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Chain

An instrument which consists of links and is used in measuring land.
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Chain

Iron links bolted to the side of a vessel to bold the dead-eyes connected with the shrouds; also, the channels.
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Chain

The warp threads of a web.
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Chain

To fasten, bind, or connect with a chain; to fasten or bind securely, as with a chain; as, to chain a bulldog.
Chained behind the hostile car.
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Chain

To keep in slavery; to enslave.
And which more blest? who chained his country, sayOr he whose virtue sighed to lose a day?
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Chain

To unite closely and strongly.
And in this vow do chain my soul to thine.
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Chain

To measure with the chain.
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Chain

To protect by drawing a chain across, as a harbor.
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Chain

A series of things depending on each other as if linked together;
The chain of command
A complicated concatenation of circumstances
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Chain

(chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
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Chain

A series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
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Chain

A number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership
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Chain

Anything that acts as a restraint
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Chain

A unit of length
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Chain

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Chain

A series of hills or mountains;
The valley was between two ranges of hills
The plains lay just beyond the mountain range
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Chain

Metal shackles; for hands or legs
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Chain

A necklace made by a stringing objects together;
A string of beads
A strand of pearls
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Chain

Connect or arrange into a chain by linking
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Chain

Fasten or secure with chains;
Chain the chairs together
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Chain

A series of connected metal rings.
He locked the bike with a chain.
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Chain

A system of interconnected elements.
The supply chain was disrupted.
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Chain

Used symbolically to represent connection or bondage.
The chain of command was strictly followed.
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FAQs

What does chain mean?

Chain refers to a series of linked metal rings used for various purposes.
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Can chain be plural?

Yes, it can be both singular and plural.
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Can chin be plural?

Generally, no, unless discussing multiple people or animals.
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What does chin mean?

Chin refers to the lower part of the face, below the mouth.
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How are chin and chain used symbolically?

Chin can symbolize age or character, while chain can symbolize connection or bondage.
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Are chin and chain related?

No, chin is anatomical, while chain is an object or concept used in different contexts.
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Is chain used in surveying?

Yes, as a unit of measurement.
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Is chin ever used in literature?

Yes, often to describe a character's appearance or as a symbol.
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What are common phrases involving chin?

"Keep your chin up" is a common phrase.
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Is chain used in idioms or phrases?

Yes, like "chain reaction" or "chain of command."
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Is chin used in idioms?

Yes, for example, "keep your chin up" means to stay positive.
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Can chin be used as a verb?

In specific contexts like exercise, yes. For example, "to chin oneself" means to pull oneself up to a bar.
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Can chain be used as a verb?

Yes, such as "to chain something up."
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What are common phrases involving chain?

"Chain reaction" and "chain of command" are common.
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