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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

chain′ drive′,

Mechanical Engineeringa driving mechanism transmitting power by means of an endless chain.

1900–05

chain-driv•en adj.

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"drive train" vs. "jive chain"
thus they themselves drive the strongest rivet into the chain,

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