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linkage

/ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ/

Meanings
noun
A mechanical device that connects things.

Examples :

"The linkage between the bicycle pedals and the rear wheel allows the cyclist to easily propel the bike forward. "
machine device technical

Related Words

Illustration connects

connects verb

/kəˈnɛkts/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

Illustration connection

connection noun

/kəˈnɛkʃən/

The act of connecting.

"The connection between the two classrooms was established by installing a new phone line. "

Illustration undeniable

undeniable adjective

/ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/ /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪbl̩/

Irrefutable, or impossible to deny

"Some believe that there is undeniable evidence of UFOs."

Illustration relation

relation noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃən/

The manner in which two things may be associated.

"The relation between diet and health is complex."

Illustration identifiable

identifiable adjective

/aɪˌdɛntɪˈfaɪəbl/ /ɪˌdɛntɪˈfaɪəbl/

Capable of being distinguished and named.

"The bird in my backyard is easily identifiable because of its bright red feathers and distinctive song. "

Illustration mechanical

mechanical noun

/mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/

Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.

"The graphic designer carefully prepared the mechanical for the company brochure. "

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration inherited

inherited verb

/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/

To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

"Your descendants will inherit the earth."

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration languages

languages noun

/ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒɪz/

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

Illustration definitely

definitely adverb

/ˈdɛf.nɪt.li/

Without question and beyond doubt.

"My teacher said the test is definitely going to be difficult. "

Illustration property

property noun

/ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ /ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."