link

Pronunciation: \ˈliŋk\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr chain; akin to Old English hlanc lank
Date: 15th century

1. something analogous to a link of chain
2. a connecting element or factor
3. an identifier attached to an element (as an index term) in a system in order to indicate or permit connection with other similarly identified elements ; especially : one (as a hyperlink) in a computer file