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catena

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nounfeminine
  1. chain
  2. bond, fetter; subordination, repression
  3. tie, cord, bond
  4. tethera rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement

Forms

noun

singularcatena
pluralcatene

Used in the library

  • Con la bicicletta nuova non sporcare i pantaloni di catena.With the new bike, don't get chain oil on your trousers.A2Di nuovo, per favore (9) — Again, please (9) (A2)
  • Una catena tiene il cancello, non una serratura.A chain holds the gate, not a lock.B1Di nuovo, per favore (1) — Again, please (1) (B1)
  • Una catena tiene il palco al muro, per sicurezza.A chain holds the stage to the wall, for safety.B1Di nuovo, per favore (14) — Again, please (14) (B1)
  • Una catena chiude la porta della torre, non un lucchetto.A chain closes the tower's door, not a padlock.B1Di nuovo, per favore (7) — Again, please (7) (B1)

Other ways to say it

  • orditowarp (of a textile); plot

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