chain

As nouns the difference between circuit and chain

is that circuit is the act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth around the sun while chain is a series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

As verbs the difference between circuit and chain

is that circuit is (obsolete) to move in a circle; to go round; to circulate while chain is to fasten something with a chain.

As nouns the difference between chain and tether

is that chain is a series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal while tether is a rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.

As verbs the difference between chain and tether

is that chain is to fasten something with a chain while tether is to restrict something with a tether.

As nouns the difference between linkage and chain

is that linkage is a mechanical device that connects things while chain is a series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

As a verb chain is

to fasten something with a chain.

As nouns the difference between department and chain

is that department is a part, portion, or subdivision while chain is a series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

As a verb chain is

to fasten something with a chain.

As verbs the difference between chain and branched

is that chain is to fasten something with a chain while branched is (branch).

As a noun chain

is a series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

As an adjective branched is

having branches.

In surveying terms the difference between chain and tie

is that chain is a long measuring tape while tie is a bearing and distance between a lot corner or point and a benchmark or iron off site.

In transitive terms the difference between chain and tie

is that chain is to measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying while tie is to secure (something) by string or the like.

In transitive terms the difference between confine and chain

is that confine is to restrict; to keep within bounds; to shut or keep in a limited space or area while chain is to measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying.

As nouns the difference between shackle and chain

is that shackle is a restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger. Usually used in plural, to indicate a pair joined by a chain; a hobble while chain is a series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

As verbs the difference between shackle and chain

is that shackle is to restrain using shackles; to place in shackles while chain is to fasten something with a chain.

In transitive terms the difference between chain and range

is that chain is to measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying while range is to place among others in a line, row, or order, as in the ranks of an army; usually, reflexively and figuratively, to espouse a cause, to join a party, etc.

In intransitive terms the difference between chain and range

is that chain is to link multiple items together while range is to be placed in order; to be ranked; to admit of arrangement or classification; to rank.

In transitive terms the difference between brand and chain

is that brand is to stigmatize, label (someone) while chain is to measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying.

As an adjective brand

is associated with a particular product, service, or company.