move the chains

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To alter the position of the device, a chain holding two sticks ten yards apart, used to initially determine the position of the line crossing which yields a first down for the offense, which may be moved by penalties or by the offense gaining a first down.
  2. To convert a play that would result in said chains being moved. broadly
  3. To advance toward a goal. figuratively

词形变化

moves the chains present,singular,third-person moving the chains participle,present moved the chains participle,past moved the chains past
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