Chain and Gauntlet

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Chain noun - A series of things linked together.

Usage example: the chain of events that led the American colonies to seek independence from Great Britain

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Gauntlet and chain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gauntlet" instead a noun "Chain".

Nearby Words: chained, chainlet, chaining

Gauntlet noun - A test of faith, patience, or strength.

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Chain and gauntlet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chain" instead a noun "Gauntlet".

The Dutch sailed to the English Navy's biggest shipyard/port, ran the gauntlet of the defensive forts, broke through the chain across the river, then attacked much of the English fleet docked there, unarmed and unmanned.

Source: Useful Notes / Anglo-Dutch Wars
A variation in Saint Seiya: After Shun has sent his Andromeda Chain towards an opponent and ensnared a piece of scenery, said opponent usually leaps onto the chain (which is attached to Shun's gauntlet) and kicks him in the face.

Source: Blade Run

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