link

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[[t]lɪŋk[/t]]

n.

1) one of the rings or separate pieces of which a chain is composed

2) anything serving to connect one part or thing with another; a bond or tie:

The locket was a link with the past[/ex]

3) tgp a unit in a communications system, as a radio relay station

4) coo any of a number of connected sausages

5) jew

cuff link

6) a ring, loop, or the like

7) cmp cmp an object, as text or graphics, linked through hypertext to a document, another object, etc

8) sur

a) (in a surveyor's chain) a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches (20.12 centimeters)

b) sur one of 100 rods or loops of equal length forming a surveyor's or engineer's chain

9) chem.

bond I, 14)

10) mac a rigid, movable piece or rod, connected with other parts by means of pivots or the like, for the purpose of transmitting motion

11) to join by or as if by a link or links; unite (often fol. by up):

The new bridge will link the island to the mainland. The company will soon link up with a hotel chain[/ex]

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Etymology: 1375–1425; late ME link(e) < early Dan lænkia chain, c. ON hlekkr link (pl., chain) link′er, n. II

link

[[t]lɪŋk[/t]] n.

a torch, esp. of tow and pitch

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Etymology: 1520–30