Synonyms for chain gang

Grammar : Noun

Définition of chain gang

noun working prisoners tied together

Example sentences :

He erected a house on the ground: this a chain gang was employed to destroy.
Extract from : « The History of Tasmania, Volume I (of 2) » by John West

And I discover she is entertaining a convict who escaped from a chain gang.
Extract from : « Dust of the Desert » by Robert Welles Ritchie

In some states they put them in a chain gang or jail too, when they catch them.
Extract from : « Ticktock and Jim » by Keith Robertson

Sadler said nothing, but looked down at the chain gang below.
Extract from : « The Belted Seas » by Arthur Colton

Sadler turned away, depressed, and looked at the chain gang in the Plaza.
Extract from : « The Belted Seas » by Arthur Colton

I spent two months in the chain gang; then they sold me south.
Extract from : « The Blind Lion of the Congo » by Elliott Whitney

The other didn't say, but quick intuition told her that son had gone to the chain gang.
Extract from : « The Forged Note » by Oscar Micheaux

I'm going to send that dad of yours to the chain gang tomorrow—and you know what that means.
Extract from : « The Forged Note » by Oscar Micheaux

This in course of time caused such indignation that the practice of putting men-of-warsmen in the chain gang was discontinued.
Extract from : « Some Reminiscences of old Victoria » by Edgar Fawcett

If these should hear the Chain Gang chorus, seize it, make all the living hear it, see it!
Extract from : « Selected Works of Voltairine de Cleyre » by Voltairine de Cleyre

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