link
1link
noun \ˈliŋk\Definition of LINK
1
: a connecting structure: as a (1) : a single ring or division of a chain (2) : one of the standardized divisions of a surveyor's chain that is 7.92 inches (20.1 centimeters) long and serves as a measure of length b : cuff link c : bond 3c d : an intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion; especially : a short connecting rod with a hole or pin at each end e : the fusible member of an electrical fuse
2
: something analogous to a link of chain: as a : a segment of sausage in a chain b : a connecting element or factor <found a link between smoking and cancer> c : a unit in a communication system d : an identifier attached to an element (as an index term) in a system in order to indicate or permit connection with other similarly identified elements ; especially : one (as a hyperlink) in a computer file
Origin of LINK
Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr chain; akin to Old English hlanc lank
First Known Use: 15th century
2link
verbDefinition of LINK
transitive verb
: to couple or connect by or as if by a link
intransitive verb
: to become connected by or as if by a link —often used with up <the band linked up with a new record label>
— link·er noun
First Known Use of LINK
15th century
3link
nounDefinition of LINK
: a torch formerly used to light a person's way through the streets
Origin of LINK
perhaps modification of Medieval Latin linchinus candle, alteration of Latin lychnus, from Greek lychnos; akin to Greek leukos white — more at light
First Known Use: 1526
4link
intransitive verbDefinition of LINK
Scottish : to skip smartly along
Origin of LINK
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1715
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