link
noun
1. the means of connection between things linked in series
Similar word(s): nexus
Definition categories: link, linkage
2. a fastener that serves to join or connect
- the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction
Definition categories: man–made, fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
3. the state of being connected
Similar word(s): connectedness, connection
Definition categories: state, unification, union
4. a connecting shape
Similar word(s): connection, connexion
Definition categories: shape, form
5. a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain
Definition categories: quantity
6. (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list
Definition categories: communication, command, instruction, statement
7. a channel for communication between groups
Similar word(s): contact, liaison
Definition categories: communication, channel, line
8. a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network
Definition categories: man–made
9. an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data
Definition categories: man–made, circuit
Sentences with link as a noun:
- The mayor’s assistant serves as the link to the media.
- The third link of the silver chain needs to be resoldered.
- The weakest link.
- The link on the page points to the sports scores.
- A by-N-link is composed of N lanes.
verb
1. make a logical or causal connection
Similar word(s): associate, colligate, connect, relate
Definition categories: cognition, cerebrate, cogitate, think
2. connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
- Link arms
Definition categories: contact
3. be or become joined or united or linked
- The travelers linked up again at the airport
Similar word(s): connect, join, unite
Definition categories: stative
4. link with or as with a yoke
Similar word(s): yoke
Definition categories: contact, attach
Sentences with link as a verb:
- My homepage links to my wife's.
- Haven't you seen his Web site? I'll link you to it.
- Stop linking those unfunny comics all the time!