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link

137 1.0
A small metal ring that connects parts of a chain
  • noun
  • /lɪŋk/
translation icon : eslabón
  • My job is to protect every link in this chain.
  • a chain link
  • a weak link
  • a connecting link

Each one of these links is hand polished.

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Examples

  • They also picked up this vintage link chain as well.

  • I'll leave you guys a link below to the brand that I use.

  • There seem to be links missing.

  • Her grandfather was the final link in the chain!

  • Our public schools lack an important link between the ordinary grammar school and the university.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Barnes's feet slipped on the chain links, then he got a toehold and pulled himself up.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Each link in the necklace was crafted from gold.

  • The dog wore a collar with a sturdy link attached for the leash.

  • He found a broken link in the bicycle chain while fixing it.

Synonyms

nexus
vslink
84 7.9

A point where things are connected, like roads or ideas

is a small ring part in a chain rather than a central meeting point
connection
vslink
  • Specialized
60 3.3

A part that joins parts so power, signals, or water can pass

is a small ring part mainly found in chains not a conductor of signals
linkage
vslink
26 3.9

A connection between things, for example air pollution and disease

is a small ring part used in chains rather than an abstract association
coupling
vslink
  • Specialized
25 5.3

A device that connects two machine parts so they move together

is a small ring part mainly for joining chain rings not transmitting motion
join
vslink
11 2.9

The place where two things meet and are fixed together

is a small ring part that serves as the physical connection point
connector
vslink
5 3.6

A word that links ideas or parts of a sentence

is a small ring used within chains rather than any general joining device
interlinkage
vslink
1 6.1

A connection between things or systems that makes them affect each other

is a small ring part used in physical chains not a systemic mutual connection
interchain
vslink
  • Specialized
7.4

A link that joins two chains in a machine

is specifically a small ring used in chains rather than general mechanical parts

Compounds

weakest link
  • Informal
28 4.3

The person or part of a team most likely to fail

1 5.8

An important part not present that makes a plan or argument complete

radio link
  • Specialized
1 3.3

A two-way wireless connection that sends voice or data between places

missing link
  • Archaic
1 7.8

An extinct creature thought to form a bridge between apes and early humans

data link
  • Specialized
1 4.0

A connection that sends and receives digital information between two places

1 3.5

A meeting that connects people or groups to work together

cross-link
  • Texting
4.0

A link between two web pages or documents that helps users move between them

Link trainer
  • Archaic
7.7

A machine that copies how a plane moves to train pilots

link-attached station
  • Specialized
7.4

A computer terminal connected to a system over a network, not directly

7.5

A device that connects to a main computer over a network so users can access it remotely

link whore
  • Offensive
9.9

A person who posts the same link repeatedly to get more clicks

link whoring
  • Offensive
9.9

Posting your own links online in many places to get attention or money

relay link
  • Specialized
5.5

A thing that makes a signal stronger so it can travel far

How Strong

load-bearing
  • Specialized
4 4.8
reinforced
1 3.7
link
137 1.0
delicate
188 3.8

Surface Forms

link singular
links plural

Etymology

Link comes from an old English word hlenc that meant 'ring' or 'loop', so it originally named the small metal ring in a chain. That's why a link is the part that connects pieces of a chain.