links Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
   golf links.
   
2. noun the means of connection between things linked in series
   nexus; link.
   
3. noun a fastener that serves to join or connect
   tie-in; linkup; link; tie.
   
   • the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction
4. noun the state of being connected
   connection; link; connectedness.
   
   • the connection between church and state is inescapable
5. noun a connecting shape
   link; connection; connexion.
   
6. noun a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain
   link.
   
7. noun (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list
   link.
   
8. noun a channel for communication between groups
   inter-group communication; liaison; contact; link.
   
   • he provided a liaison with the guerrillas
9. noun a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network
   link; radio link.
   
10. noun an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data
    data link; link.
    
11. verb make a logical or causal connection
    tie in; associate; relate; colligate; link; connect; link up.
    
    • I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind
    • colligate these facts
    • I cannot relate these events at all
12. verb connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
    tie; link; connect; link up.
    
    • Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
    • Tie the ropes together
    • Link arms
13. verb be or become joined or united or linked
    join; link; connect; unite; link up.
    
    • The two streets connect to become a highway
    • Our paths joined
    • The travelers linked up again at the airport
14. verb link with or as with a yoke
    link; yoke.
    
    • yoke the oxen together

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