Chain"less (?), a. Having no chain; not restrained or fettered. "The chainless mind." Byron.
Chain"let (?), n. A small chain. Sir W. Scott.
Chain" pump` (?). A pump consisting of an endless chain, running over a drum or wheel by which it is moved, and dipping below the water to be raised. The chain has at intervals disks or lifts which fit the tube through which the ascending part passes and carry the water to the point of discharge.
Chain" stitch` (?). 1. An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery.
2. (Machine Sewing) A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the under side of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch. See Stitch.
Chain" wheel` (?). 1. A chain pulley, or sprocket wheel.