link : Idioms & Phrases

• a pair of buttons or studs joined by a link, to hold together the lappels of a double-breasted coat; or a button with a loop for a single-breasted coat.

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• noun a side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule
  cross-linkage.
  
• verb join by creating covalent bonds (of adjacent chains of a polymer or protein)
  

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• noun an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data
  link.
  

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• noun an assay that relies on an enzymatic conversion reaction and is used to detect the presence of specific substances (such as enzymes or viruses or antibodies or bacteria)
  ELISA.
  

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• noun a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
  links.
  

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Link" mo"tion

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1. (Steam Engine) A valve gear, consisting of two eccentrics with their rods, giving motion to a slide valve by an adjustable connecting bar, called the link, in such a way that the motion of the engine can be reversed, or the cut-off varied, at will; -- used very generally in locomotives and marine engines. ✍ The illustration shows a link motion for a vertical engine, c representing the shaft carrying two eccentrics, a and b, for making the engine run forward and backward, respectively, their rods e and d being jointed to opposite ends of the slotted link f, in the opening of which is a pin g which is attached to the valve rod h. The valve will receive the motion of the forward eccentric when is in the position shown, and the motion of the backward eccentric when the link is shifted so far to the right as to bring e in line with h, or a compound motion derived from both eccentrics when the link is shifted to intermediate positions, the compound motion causing the valve to cut off the steam at a point determined by the position to which the link may have been shifted.

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• noun an early form of flight simulator
  

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• verb be or become joined or united or linked
  join; link; connect; unite.
  
  • The two streets connect to become a highway
  • Our paths joined
  • The travelers linked up again at the airport
• verb connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
  tie; link; connect.
  
  • Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
  • Tie the ropes together
  • Link arms
• verb make a logical or causal connection
  tie in; associate; relate; colligate; link; connect.
  
  • I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind
  • colligate these facts
  • I cannot relate these events at all

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• noun a terminal connected to a computer by a data link
  remote terminal; link-attached station; remote station.
  

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• noun a terminal connected to a computer by a data link
  remote terminal; link-attached station; remote station.
  

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• noun any pair of genes that tend to be transmitted together
  linkage group.
  
  • the genes of Drosophila fall into four linkage groups

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• noun an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence
  copula; copulative.
  

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• noun course consisting of a large landscaped area for playing golf
  golf course.
  

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• noun hypothetical organism formerly thought to be intermediate between apes and human beings
  ape-man.
  

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• noun a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network
  link.
  

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• noun an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal
  relay transmitter; relay station; booster amplifier; booster station; booster.
  

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• adjective concerning characteristics that are determined by genes carried on the sex chromosomes (on the X chromosome in particular)
  

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• noun any disease or abnormality that is determined by the sex hormones
  
  • hemophilia is determined by a gene defect on an X chromosome

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• two bars or buttons linked together, and used to fasten a cuff or wristband.

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• (Mach.), a connecting link so arranged as to allow some play of the parts, to avoid concussion.

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• adjective relating to genes or characteristics or conditions carried on the X chromosome
  
  • an X-linked mutation

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• noun hereditary pattern in which a dominant gene on the X chromosome causes a characteristic to be manifested in the offspring
  

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• noun a gene located on an X chromosome
  

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• noun hereditary pattern in which a recessive gene on the X chromosome results in the manifestation of characteristics in male offspring and a carrier state in female offspring
  

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• noun SCID in male children resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for a protein on the surface of T cells that allows them to develop a growth factor receptor
  X-SCID.
  

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• noun a gene located on a Y chromosome
  holandric gene.
  

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