To connect things together, especially to form a chain.

(organic chemistry) Any compound, especially a hydrocarbon, having two or more rings interconnected like the links of a chain, without a covalent bond.

(architecture) a bridge in which the horizontal deck is suspended from a reverse catenary to counteract bending

(soccer) A system of defensive play focused on nullifying opponents' attacks and preventing goal-scoring opportunities.

plural of catenane

Having the ability to catenate, or form chains.

(linguistics) A catenative verb.

simple past tense and past participle of catenate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of catenate

present participle of catenate