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Meaning of "door chain" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DOOR CHAIN

door chain  [dɔː tʃeɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOOR CHAIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Door chain is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DOOR CHAIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Door chain

A door chain, security chain, or security door chain consists of a small chain attached to the door frame, which attaches to a track on the door for security purposes. It is a type of lock that is often used along with other types of locks to secure a door.

Definition of door chain in the English dictionary

The definition of door chain in the dictionary is a small chain for securing a door to a doorjamb to prevent intrusion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DOOR CHAIN


Bahrain
bɑːˈreɪn
brain
breɪn
campaign
kæmˈpeɪn
chain
tʃeɪn
contain
kənˈteɪn
disenchain
ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃeɪn
domain
dəˈmeɪn
enchain
ɪnˈtʃeɪn
explain
ɪkˈspleɪn
gain
ɡeɪn
interchain
ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪn
jane
dʒeɪn
lain
leɪn
lane
leɪn
main
meɪn
Maine
meɪn
maintain
meɪnˈteɪn
multichain
ˌmʌltɪˈtʃeɪn
obtain
əbˈteɪn
unchain
ʌnˈtʃeɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOOR CHAIN

doona
door
door curtain
door furniture
door handle
door scraper
door to door
door-knocker
door-to-door
doorbell
doorcase
doorframe
doorjamb
doorkeeper
doorknob
doorknock
doorless
doorman
doormat
doormen

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOOR CHAIN

ball and chain
branched chain
curb chain
daisy chain
drive chain
fast-food chain
food chain
golden chain
grand chain
hain
heavy chain
hotel chain
long-chain
Markov chain
mountain chain
off the chain
open chain
paper chain
side chain
straight chain
supply chain

Synonyms and antonyms of door chain in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «door chain» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOOR CHAIN

Find out the translation of door chain to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of door chain from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «door chain» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

门链
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cadena de la puerta
570 millions of speakers

English

door chain
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दरवाजा श्रृंखला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سلسلة الباب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дверь цепи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

da porta de cadeia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দরজা শৃঙ্খল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chaîne de portes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rantaian pintu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Türkette
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ドアチェーン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

도어 체인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ranté lawang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chuỗi cửa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கதவு சங்கிலி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दरवाजा शृंखला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kapı zinciri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

porta catena
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łańcuch drzwi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

двері ланцюга
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lanț ușă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αλυσίδα της πόρτας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

deur ketting
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dörr kedja
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dør kjede
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of door chain

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DOOR CHAIN»

The term «door chain» is regularly used and occupies the 95.715 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DOOR CHAIN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about door chain

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOOR CHAIN»

Discover the use of door chain in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to door chain and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hindi Kriya Kosh
fti=A:_/<itiqi!L - ) (a no perfective door-chain.../ coins.../ verbal swords...) to clash / as a expression process consisting of several successive acts over some time/ 2. (#^-/fa^_Aren*ft_~)(a *sres33^t door-chain.../ coins.../ khanak uthnaV swords.
Helmut Nesiptaal, 2008
2
Terms and definitions for door and window security
... panels of a recessed panel type door. CHAIN BOLT— A vertical spring-loaded bolt mounted at the top of a door. It is manually actuated by a chain. CHAIN DOOR INTERVIEWER— An auxiliary locking device which allows a door to be ...
John S. Stroik, Law Enforcement Standards Laboratory, National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, 1977
3
Popular Science
A chain lock is essentially a door chain with a lock that allows you to lock it from the outside before you close the door completely and lock the primary lock. Schillizzi recommends a chain lock only where you're not permitted (perhaps by a ...
4
Organizational Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools ...
... MS35338-27(96906) CA с PBOZZ 5310-732-0559 NUT: TOOL BOX DOOR HINGE SCREW EA 6 • • • • 18-27 10 MS51968^96906) CA 1808 LADDER COMPARTMENT DOOR, CHAIN AND ATTACHING PARTS CA с PAOZZ 5310- 934-9758 ...
5
Effective Physical Security
... A door hung on center pivots. center rail The horizontal rail in a door, usually located at lock height to separate the upper and lower panels of a recessed panel type door. chain bolt A vertical spring-loaded bolt mounted at the top of door.
Lawrence J. Fennelly, 2012
6
Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention
... usually located at lock height to separate the upper and lower panels of a recessed panel type door. chain bolt A vertical spring-loaded bolt mounted at the top of a door. It is manually actuated by a chain. chain door interviewer An auxiliary ...
Lawrence J. Fennelly, 2012
7
The Boiler Room
The door chain won 't allow entrance and suddenly the door is forced open, breaking the chain in two. ANTHONY stumbles in and locks the door behind him. His face and hands are dirty and some tools are sticking out of his back pockets.
Reuben Gonzalez, 1994
8
Sadist: The Rise
Okay, time to be brave. She closes the door once more and takes the door chain down. She then opens the door, quickly looks left then right then left again. She sees someone. The figure appears to be waiting for the elevator. She 37 Three.
Kel Fulgham, 2010
9
Locomotive Cyclopedia of American Practice
539550; Page 361. Fire Door Catch. A catch or hook-shaped projection on the back head on which the fire door handle fastens or latches. Fire Door Chain Hook. A hook on the fire door to which a chain attached to the back head is secured.
American Railway Master Mechanics' Association
10
House about it: Dream, Design, Dwell
There are rails installed above the door opening that lift and lower the door. Chain-Drive Openers These are the least expensive openers and the noisiest because of the metal chains running along the trolley. They are also durable and long ...
Sheri Koones, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOOR CHAIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term door chain is used in the context of the following news items.
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Residents warned of bogus callers in warmer weather
“If you have a door chain, put it on before you open the door. “Check to see who is at the door by looking through a window or spy hole. «Eastbourne Herald, Jul 15»
2
Dress to impress
... urn knocker, British standard double locking nightlatch, British standard deadlock, two four ball race hinges, a spyhole and a door chain. «Building Products, Jun 15»
3
Police hunt distraction burglars
Police are encouraging homeowners to take steps to secure their homes including installing a door chain, keeping windows and doors locked ... «Frome Standard, Jun 15»
4
Police appeal for information on bogus callers in Glasgow north west
Use a door chain to ensure they cannot gain entry until you are satisfied with their identity. Jump to first paragraph. facebook · twitter · google+ ... «Clydebank Post, Jun 15»
5
Bogus workmen target Monifieth lady
Householders should ensure that doors are secure, even when at home and use a door chain. Do not let anyone in until you are certain of who ... «Guide and Gazette, Jun 15»
6
Woman, 81, robbed by "despicable" crook
Police also recommend using a door chain to ensure bogus callers cannot gain entry until you are satisfied with their identity. Jump to first ... «Irvine Times, Jun 15»
7
Woman, 81, robbed of handbag by bogus caller claiming to be from …
... before allowing anyone access to your home. Use a door chain to ensure they cannot gain entry until you are satisfied with their identity. «Glasgow Evening Times, Jun 15»
8
Dodgy Doncaster doorstep traders target the elderly and vulnerable
Lock your doors, use a door chain and look through a spyhole or window to see who is there before answering. Always get written quotes from ... «Thorne Gazette, Jun 15»
9
Delay burglars by 3 minutes to reduce chance of break-in
The campaign recommends using the wide angled viewer and putting on the door chain before opening the front door. Householders should ... «Irish Times, May 15»
10
Community raises nearly £1000 for 85-year-old Coventry attack victim
The callous attack happened at about 1.30pm. The offender addressed the elderly man by his name and asked him to remove the door chain, ... «Coventry Telegraph, May 15»

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