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chain ferry

chain fer·ry (plural chain fer·ries)


noun 
Definition:
 
U.K. type of river ferry: a river ferry that pulls itself along on one or more fixed chains, attached to each bank of the river. Chain ferries are used where there are strong currents and a shallow crossing.

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