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chain up
chain someone (or an animal) up
to bind someone or an animal in chains. We will have to chain him up until the police get here. Please chain up your dog.
chain something up
to lock or secure a door or gate with chains. Please chain the gate up again when you come through. Yes, chain up the gate.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
&Thorn;ÓRr | | - | Norse Mythology |
Devon | | DEV-ən, də-VAHN | English |
Margaretha | | mahr-gah-RE-tah (German) | Dutch, German |
Kumbukani | | kuw-mboo-KAH-nee | Southern African, Chewa |
Ama | | - | Western African, Akan |
Lisa | | ['li:zə] | |