1
: a connecting structure: such 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
c
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: such 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 in a system (such as an index term in a database) in order to indicate or permit connection with other similarly identified elements
especially
: one (such as a hyperlink) in a computer file
linked; linking; links
: to couple or connect by or as if by a link
: to become connected by or as if by a link
—often used with up
the band linked up with a new record label
linker
noun
: a torch formerly used to light a person's way through the streets
Synonyms
Examples of link in a Sentence
Noun (1)
I like to put maple syrup on my breakfast links
those old love letters were her only remaining link with her late grandparents
Verb (1)
she linked the flowers together to form a long chain
since childhood I have always linked trips to the beach with the discomforts of sunburn and sand in my clothes
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
To go directly to Santa Clara County’s election results site, use this link.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Concession stands incorporate facial recognition to allow fans who have linked their wallets to the arena’s app to walk in and out, bypassing registers.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Those matches essentially establish a direct link between the cylinder seal system and the invention of writing.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
To go directly to Santa Clara County’s election results site, use this link.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
At the same time, however, Trump also practices a transactional view of foreign policy, demonstrating a willingness during his first term to link disparate issues to secure economic concessions.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Concession stands incorporate facial recognition to allow fans who have linked their wallets to the arena’s app to walk in and out, bypassing registers.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Link.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/link. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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link
2 of 2 noun1
: a connecting structure: as
a
: a single ring of a chain
b
d
: an intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion
2
: something resembling a link of chain: as
a
: a piece of sausage in a series of connected pieces
b
: a connecting element or factor
found a link between smoking and cancer
c
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