links

[ lingks ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. golf course.

links

/ lɪŋks /

plural noun

1. 1. short for golf links
   2. ( as modifier )

      a links course

2. undulating sandy ground near the shore

Word History and Origins

Origin of links¹

before 1100; Middle English lynkys slopes, Old English hlincas, plural of hlinc rising ground, equivalent to hlin ( ian ) to lean ¹, bend (akin to Greek klī́nein to cause to slope) + -k suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of links¹

Old English hlincas plural of hlinc ridge

Example Sentences

These two videos rest atop bookmarked links to The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation.

From The Daily Beast

At that time, pre -9/11, the links were more subtle and had to be hunted down.

From The Daily Beast

I answered that I had gone and talked to many members of law enforcement who through their investigations understood these links.

From The Daily Beast

The Egyptian government claims the group has links with the now outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.

From The Daily Beast

Neither Iran nor Hezbollah has confirmed these links, but the rhetoric and campaign style of the Houthis mirrors that of both.

From The Daily Beast

Marie looked down over the golf links, as the car swung around the long curve at the head of the slope.

From Project Gutenberg

On the abutment towers the chains are connected by horizontal links, carried on rockers, to anchor ties.

From Project Gutenberg

There are three chains on each side, of one and two links alternately, and these support wrought iron stiffening girders.

From Project Gutenberg

Another wire rope with a travelling carriage took out the links.

From Project Gutenberg

The middle girders are 120 ft. in length and attached to the cantilevers by links.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• fairway