chain gang

n. A group of convicts chained together, especially for outdoor labor.

chain gang

n (Law) US a group of convicted prisoners chained together, usually while doing hard labour

chain′ gang`

n. a group of convicts chained together. [1825–35]

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Noun

chain gang - a gang of convicts chained togetherwork party, crew, gang - an organized group of workmen

chain gang

chain gang:

see convict laborconvict labor,
work of prison inmates. Until the 19th cent., labor was introduced in prisons chiefly as punishment. Such work is now considered a necessary part of the rehabilitation of the criminal; it is also used to keep discipline and reduce the costs of prison maintenance.
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chain gang

US a group of convicted prisoners chained together, usually while doing hard labour

chain gang

(US) a group of convicted prisoners chained together, usually while doing hard labour.

chain gang

noun

Words related to chain gang

noun a gang of convicts chained together

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work party
crew
gang

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