Main Entry:

¹link

Pronunciation:

\ˈliŋk\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr chain; akin to Old English hlanc lank

Date:

15th century

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