Strong But Not Stiff Riddle

Riddle: I'm not really more than holes tied to more holes; I'm strong as good steel, though not as stiff as a pole. What am I?

Answer: A steel chain.

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Riddle: I'm not really more than holes tied to more holes; I'm strong as good steel, though not as stiff as a pole. What am I? Answer: A steel chain. — by Anonymous v1.

Riddle: I'm not really more than holes tied to more holes; I'm strong as good steel, though not as stiff as a pole. What am I? Answer: A steel chain. — by Anonymous v2.