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check-chain
check-chain n.
Brit. 
/ˈtʃɛktʃeɪn/
, /ˈtʃɛktʃeɪn/U.S. /ˈtʃɛkˌtʃeɪn/
a chain used to check the movement of a mechanism, a vehicle, etc. (see quots.)./ˈtʃɛkˌtʃeɪn/ΘΚΠ
society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > parts of machines > other parts > [noun] > parts regulating movement or speed
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1805 R. W. Dickson Pract. Agric. I. 8 The latter has generally a check-chain, by which the wheel is pulled up, in order to be out of the way.
a1884 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. Suppl. 191/1 Check Chain, a chain connecting the car body with its truck.
1896 Strand Mag. 12 325/1 The sliding ways, cradle, and ship..glide down the appointed pathway..until retarded..and finally brought to rest by check-chains..connecting ship and shore.
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