Chains
Chains noun - Metal shackles; for hands or legs.
Delays
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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On the way they borrow a set of chains from the steamroller they jousted with, to replace the rope.Once the train is recoupled to the engine they set off again, feeling there is now no hope of them making it on time after all the delays.
Source: Film / The Titfield Thunderbolt
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