link

/ˈliŋk/

Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr chain; akin to Old English hlanc lank

noun

  1. a connecting structure: such as

  2. a single ring or division of a chain

  3. one of the standardized divisions of a surveyor's chain that is 7.92 inches (20.1 centimeters) long and serves as a measure of length

verb

  1. to couple or connect by or as if by a link

  2. to become connected by or as if by a link —often used with up

join combine unite connect link associate relate mean to bring or come together into some manner of union. join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness. combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

noun

  1. a torch formerly used to light a person's way through the streets