linker

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Synonyms: linger, tinker, liner, sinker, clinker, linked, winker, blinker, slinker, dinker, oinker

Antonyms: linger, tinker, liner, sinker, clinker, linked, winker, blinker, slinker, dinker, oinker

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Noun

1. That which [[link]]s.
2. {{lb|en|compilation}} A [[computer program]] that takes one or more [[object]]s generated by [[compiler]]s and assembles them into a single [[executable]] program.
3. {{lb|en|genetics}} A short [[oligonucleotide]] containing a recognition sequence for a [[restriction enzyme]], used to blunt the ends of [[sticky]] DNA segments.
4. {{lb|en|grammar}} A [[word]] or short [[expression]] that links clauses or other [[syntactic]] elements.
5. {{lb|en|finance|informal}} A [[linked bond]], one for which the [[principal]] is [[index]]ed to [[inflation]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|genetics}} To ligate a DNA segment using a [[#Noun|linker]].

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

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