hy·per·link (hī'pər-lĭngk') n. See link1. v.
hy·per·linked, hy·per·link·ing, hy·per·links
v.
tr. To make a hypertext link in (an electronic document or file). v.
intr. To follow a hypertext link to an electronic document or file.
[hyper(text) + link1.]
link 1 (lĭngk) n.
One of the rings or loops forming a chain.
A unit in a connected series of units: links of sausage; one link in a molecular chain.
A unit in a transportation or communications system.
A connecting element; a tie or bond: grandparents, our link with the past.
An association; a relationship: The Alumnae Association is my link to the school's present administration.
A causal, parallel, or reciprocal relationship; a correlation: Researchers have detected a link between smoking and heart disease.
An association; a relationship: The Alumnae Association is my link to the school's present administration.
A causal, parallel, or reciprocal relationship; a correlation: Researchers have detected a link between smoking and heart disease.
A cuff link.
Abbr. li A unit of length used in surveying, equal to 0.01 chain, 7.92 inches, or about 20.12 centimeters.
A rod or lever transmitting motion in a machine.
Computer Science A segment of text or a graphical item that serves as a cross-reference between parts of a hypertext document or between files or hypertext documents. Also called hotlink, hyperlink.
v.
linked, link·ing, links
v.
tr.
To connect with or as if with a link: linked the rings to form a chain. See Synonyms at join.
Computer Science To make a hypertext link in: linked her webpage to her employer's homepage.
v.
intr.
To become connected with or as if with a link: The molecules linked to form a polymer.
Computer Science To follow a hypertext link: With a click of the mouse, I linked to the company's website.
[Middle English linke, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr, *hlenkr, from *hlenkr.] link'er n.
Computers.
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