chain
Definition
Linear unit of land equal to 66 feet, 20.12 meters, or 4 rods. It is subdivided into 100 links. Also called Gunter's, imperial, or surveyor's chain to distinguish it from engineer's chain which is 100 feet long.
chain is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
chain appears in the definitions of the following terms:
slotting fee,
cooperative advertising,
social compliance,
value added tax (VAT),
line and staff management,
HACCP process,
catenet,
root cause,
food chain,
thread
and
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