Meaning Of The Word Chain gang

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chain gang
countable noun: In the United States, a chain gang is a group of prisoners who are chained together to do work outside their prison. Chain gangs existed especially in former times.

chain gang in American English
a gang of prisoners chained together, as when working outdoors
noun: a group of convicts chained together, esp. when working outside

chain gang in British English
noun: a group of convicted prisoners chained together, usually while doing hard labour

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