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⛓️ Chains Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Metal chain links connected together, representing connection, imprisonment, strength, and bondage. Can symbolize being chained or linked together.
When to Use
Use for chain references, unbreakable bonds, blockchain topics, or expressing feeling trapped or connected.
Example Usage
- “Unbreakable bond ⛓️”
- “Chain of events ⛓️”
- “Linked together ⛓️”
Popular Combinations
⛓️💪
Strong bond
⛓️🔓
Breaking free
⛓️❤️
Chained by love
How Chains looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Did You Know?
In a 2023 Italian court case, a defendant's use of ☠️💀 emoji in threatening messages was treated as aggravating evidence, increasing their sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⛓️ mean in a text message?▼
Metal chain links connected together, representing connection, imprisonment, strength, and bondage. Can symbolize being chained or linked together. Use for chain references, unbreakable bonds, blockchain topics, or expressing feeling trapped or connected. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does ⛓️ represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Chains emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is ⛓️ supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for ⛓️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:chains:` to insert the Chains emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+26d3-fe0f
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:chains:Keywords
lockarrest
When to Use ⛓️ Chains
Use for chain references, unbreakable bonds, blockchain topics, or expressing feeling trapped or connected.
- •Send ⛓️ when you want to express or reference "chains" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⛓️ in conversations about lock or arrest to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⛓️ Chains on social media posts, stories, or comments related to chains
- •Combine ⛓️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about lock, arrest
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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