Definition of "chain shot" []

• Two cannon balls united by a shot chain, formerly used in naval warfare on account of their destructive effect on a ship's rigging. (noun)

Gnu Collaboartive International Dictionary of English: licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

• "    The black chain shot up into the tree above Kamahl."
• "    The chain shot across the room and wrapped itself around Baankis's throat before he could utter another word."