hot link

British

noun

a word or phrase in a hypertext document that when selected by mouse or keyboard causes information that has been associated with that word or phrase to be displayed See hypertext

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Sometimes, Mr. Horn’s grandfather would use a piece of soft white bread to take a crisp-skinned hot link right off the grill, and hand it to him as a snack.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2021

Old Hickory BBQ’s menu includes a smoked hot link sausage with coleslaw and barbecue sauce, pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, pulled pork nachos and pork rinds.

From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2018

A variety of advanced tools beyond "hot link" browsing are being introduced daily.

From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by Wade, James P.

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