"mainchain" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mainchains [plural]
Etymology: From main + chain. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|main|chain}} main + chain Head templates: {{en-noun}} mainchain (plural mainchains)
  1. (nautical, usually in the plural) A chain securing the lower shrouds of the mainmast. Tags: plural-normally Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-mainchain-en-noun-VwZjs36F Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 45 55 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 47 53 Topics: nautical, transport
  2. (cryptocurrencies) A blockchain with one or more sidechains attached to it. Categories (topical): Cryptocurrency
    Sense id: en-mainchain-en-noun-ZRzALMMK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 45 55 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 47 53 Topics: business, cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency, finance

Inflected forms

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