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watch chain

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watch chain
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Horology) a chain used for fastening a pocket watch to the clothing See also fob1
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.watch chainwatch chain - short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
watch guard, fob
chain - a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
Translations
watch chain n → catena dell'orologio
watch chain n → catena dell'orologio


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I could see his staring eyes and gleams of light on his studs and watch chain.
The War Of The Worlds by Wells, H.G. View in context
He tore a sheet of paper from his pocket book, and unlocking a small gold case at the end of his watch chain, shook from it a pencil with yellow crayon.
The Yellow Crayon by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
Emily held out a handsome locket, with a monogram in diamonds, attached to her watch chain.
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