chain gang

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Noun chain gang has 1 sense

chain gang - a gang of convicts chained together
--₁ is a kind of gang, crew, work party

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Term: Chain Gang

Definition:

A chain gang refers to a group of prisoners who are chained together while performing manual labor as a form of punishment.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Sample Sentences:

The chain gang was assigned to work on repairing the highways.
He was sentenced to serve on a chain gang for his involvement in the robbery.
The sheriff ordered the prisoners to form a chain gang and start clearing the field.

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