Original sentence: The chain whip is heavy but flexible, allowing it to be literally used as a whip, entangle and trap an opponent, restrict her movement, and to deflect blows from other weapons
Edited sentence: The chain itself can be literally used as a whip; it can entangle and trap an opponent, restricting her movement; and it can be used defensively to deflect blows from other weapons.The chain whip is heavy but flexible, making it a fearsome combat weapon