1. Computing: Segments of text or graphical items that serve as cross-references between parts of a hypertext document with other files or hypertext documents: This web site has thousands of convenient links connecting content pages to other content topics.
2. Many connecting pieces, loops, or rings which join different parts of something; nexus: Dina thought the sausage links were delicious.
3. A golf course located near the sea: For their summer vacation, Jack and Jill wanted to spend their time on the links with their friends, learning how to play this popular sport using the special hard ball and clubs.

Used in the third person singular, to couple or to join: The strong chain securely links the two sections of the gate together.

Any of a variety of wild cats in Northern Europe, Asia, and North America which are characterized by long legs, a stubby tail, a mottled coat, and tufted ears: When Helena and Jason drove through the mountains, they saw two lynx high on the cliff.