n. & v.
—n.
1 one loop or ring of a chain etc.
2 a a connecting part, esp. a thing or person that unites or provides continuity; one in a series. b a state or means of connection.
3 a means of contact by radio or telephone between two points.
4 a means of travel or transport between two places.
5 = cuff-link (see CUFF(1)).
6 a measure equal to one-hundredth of a surveying chain (7.92 inches).
—v.
1 tr. (foll. by together, to, with) connect or join (two things or one to another).
2 tr. clasp or intertwine (hands or arms).
3 intr. (foll. by on, to, in to) be joined; attach oneself to (a system, company, etc.).
Phrases and idioms:
link up (foll. by with) connect or combine. link-up n. an act or result of linking up.
Etymology: ME f. ON f. Gmc
2.
n. hist. a torch of pitch and tow for lighting the way in dark streets.
Etymology: 16th c.: perh. f. med.L li(n)chinus wick f. Gk lukhnos light
Useful english dictionary. 2012.