link-rooming

(lingk’ré/ming), n. Naut., the operation of filling up the spiral depre ions of a rope by means of chains wound into these depre ions. The chains thus inserted make the surface of the rope more uniform, and protect the softer parts from abrasion. linkwork (lingk’wérk), ». A linkage pivoted to a fixed base.— Complete linkwork, a linkwork whose parts can move but in one way relative to the base; a link-motion. linn, ». See lin2. Linnea (li-né’i), ». [NL. (Gronovius, 1742), named after Linneus, a celebrated naturalist: Linociera see Linnean.] A genus of caprifoliaceous plants of the tribe Lonicerew. It is characterized by lanceolate calyx-lobes, drooping three-celled many-seeded fruit, and long two-flowered peduncle. The only species is L. borealis, See twin-flower.