chainwork

/ˈtʃeɪnˌwɜrk/

Definitions

1. noun

work made or formed by or as if by a chain, especially a series of interlinked or connected parts.

“The intricate chainwork of the clock’s mechanism took years to design and build.”

Synonyms

  • interlocking parts
  • mechanism

Antonyms

  • disconnected system
  • loose parts