ball chain

Linked metal spheres

Ball chain is a type of chain made of small metal spheres connected by short rods or links, creating a flexible strand with a distinctive beaded appearance.

It's commonly used for keychains, dog tag necklaces, light-pull cords, and bathtub drain stoppers: The ceiling fan has a ball chain for the light.

Related
  • beadPierced ornament for threading
  • necklaceNeck-worn ornament
  • metalHard conductive solid
  • linkPoint of connection
  • key ringLoop organizing lock openers

dog tag · dog tags · military · jewelry · pull · lamp · ceiling fan · connector · clasp · silver · chrome · dangling · pendant · fastener · socket · light switch · roller blind · ID tag

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Opposites
chain construction type

ball chaincable chain

Uniform oval-link jewelry

rope chain · anchor chain

flexible connector material/type

ball chainrope

Thick twisted fibers

cord · string · leather strap · ribbon · twine

Family

ball, chain, balls, chains, balled, balling, chained, chaining, chainless

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Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G