\Link"work`\ (-w[^u]rk`), n.
1. A fabric consisting of links made of metal or other
   material fastened together; also, a chain.
         And thou shalt make hooks of gold, and two chains of
         fine gold; linkwork and wreathed.     --Udall.
2. Mechanism in which links, or intermediate connecting
   pieces, are employed to transmit motion from one part to
   another.