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⛓️ Chains emoji

⛓️

Emoji #1358

HTML

⛓

Unicode

U+26D3

What is ⛓️ called?

⛓️ is called the Chains emoji.

It is also known as metal chain, linked chains, or chain restraint. These terms describe common usage, regional language, technical meaning, or visual form rather than extra official names; Unicode’s official name is chains.

What does ⛓️ mean?

⛓️ is officially named chains. The plural chains symbol depicts connected metal links and can imply restraint or durability; it is distinct from the compact hyperlink icon.

Use it for physical chains, strong bonds, restraint, security, or connected parts. Context supplies the precise intention, and related choices include ⛓️‍💥 Broken chain and 🪝 Hook.

Other meanings

It can convey physical chains, strong bonds, restraint, security, or connected parts. Context determines whether a message is literal, mechanical, accessibility-related, technical, practical, or figurative.

Example Usage

The project notes cover physical chains ⛓️

A second context is strong bonds ⛓️

More details

Officially named chains. Its code point is U+26D3. It was introduced in Emoji 1.0.

Related emoji

Chain emojis

Visual description

Platform artwork depicts chains as a compact, recognisable pictograph or symbol.

The plural chains symbol depicts connected metal links and can imply restraint or durability; it is distinct from the compact hyperlink icon. Colours, proportions, orientation, text styling, and fine details vary by platform.

⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.

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