chain-link

American

[cheyn-lingk] / ˈtʃeɪnˌlɪŋk /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling a chain-link fence, as in its diamond shapes or linked couplings.

a chain-link fabric.

Etymology

Origin of chain-link

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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Behind the Peace River plant, sprawled out across a massive lawn, and behind a chain-link fence, were the ruins of a processing infrastructure.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Reiner appeared in court handcuffed and with close-shorn hair, inside an enclosure with clear panels and a chain-link ceiling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

He sealed his daring reputation years before that when he redesigned his own home in Santa Monica, California, using materials like chain-link fencing, plywood and corrugated steel.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

Sweeping ocean views are sullied by hollow shells of graffiti-tagged homes and miles of chain-link fencing.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

Luma designated the two chain-link baseball backstops on the field as goals.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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