link

Definitions of link in various dictionaries:

noun - the means of connection between things linked in series

noun - a fastener that serves to join or connect

noun - the state of being connected

noun - a connecting shape

noun - a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain

noun - (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list

noun - a channel for communication between groups

noun - a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave)

noun - an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data

verb - make a logical or causal connection

verb - connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

verb - be or become joined or united or linked

verb - link with or as with a yoke

One of the rings or loops forming a chain.

A unit in a connected series of units: links of sausage; one link in a molecular chain.

A unit in a transportation or communications system.

A connecting element; a tie or bond: grandparents, our link with the past.

An association; a relationship: The Alumnae Association is my link to the school’s present administration.

A causal, parallel, or reciprocal relationship; a correlation: Researchers have detected a link between smoking and heart disease.

A cuff link.

Abbr.

A rod or lever transmitting motion in a machine.

An identifying term attached to an element in a system to facilitate connection to other identified elements.

A torch formerly used for lighting one’s way in the streets.

verb - to join together