Link

link, n. A single ring of a chain anything doubled and closed like a link. Anything connecting or binding one thing to another; any constituent part of a connected series. (Mech.) Any intermediate rod or piece transmitting motive power from one part of a machine to another. (Surveying.) The length of one joint of Gunter's chain = 7.92 inches. — v. [linked (linkt), linking.] To unite or connect by something Intervening; to join, couple. — To be connected. [AS. hlence, link of achainjprob. AS. Mine, hill, boundary, firing, ring, q. v.] — Link '-mo'- tion, n (S e a m- Eng.) A valve gear consisting of two eccen rics and their rods, so connected by Link-motion. an adjustable piece, called the link, to the valve, as to reverse the steam when the engine in motion.