link

A link is a ring or loop that makes up a chain. (noun)

A link is a word or group of words that act as a way to cross reference to other documents or files on the computer. (noun)

An example of link is clicking on "thesaurus" while on a definition page within YourDictionary.com.

To link means to join or connect together. (verb)

An example of to link is joining two ends of a chain together with a lock.

See link in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

any of the series of rings or loops making up a chain
1. a section of something resembling a chain: a link of sausage
2. a point or stage in a series of circumstances: a weak link in the evidence
cuff link
anything serving to connect or tie: a link with the past
1. one division () of a surveyor's, or Gunter's, chain, equal to 7.92 inches (20.117 centimeters)
2. one division () of an engineer's chain, equal to 1 foot (30.48 centimeters)
Chem. bond (sense )
Elec. the part of a fuse that melts when the current becomes too strong
Mech. a short connecting rod for transmitting power or motion
Radio, TV a radio unit for transmitting sound or picture between specific stations

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to join together with or as with a link or links

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noun

a torch made of tow and pitch

See link in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(lĭngk)

noun

One of the rings or loops forming a chain.
a. A unit in a connected series of units: links of sausage; one link in a molecular chain.
b. A unit in a transportation or communications system.
c. A connecting element; a tie or bond: grandparents, our link with the past.
a. An association; a relationship: The Alumnae Association is my link to the school's present administration.
b. A causal, parallel, or reciprocal relationship; a correlation: Researchers have detected a link between smoking and heart disease.
A cuff link.
Abbr. li A unit of length used in surveying, equal to 0.01 chain, 7.92 inches, or about 20.12 centimeters.
A rod or lever transmitting motion in a machine.
Computer Science A segment of text or a graphical item that serves as a cross-reference between parts of a hypertext document or between files or hypertext documents. Also called hotlink, hyperlink.

verb linked linked, link·ing, links links

verb, transitive

To connect with or as if with a link: linked the rings to form a chain. See Synonyms at join.
Computer Science To make a hypertext link in: linked her webpage to her employer's homepage.

verb, intransitive

To become connected with or as if with a link: The molecules linked to form a polymer.
Computer Science To follow a hypertext link: With a click of the mouse, I linked to the company's website.

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