linker

plural linkers

1. That which links.
2. computingA computer program that takes one or more objects generated by compilers and assembles them into a single executable program.
3. biologyA short oligonucleotide containing a recognition sequence for a restriction enzyme, used to blunt the ends of sticky DNA segments.
4. grammarA word or short expression that links clauses or other syntactic elements.
   1. grammarSynonym of ligature (a linker word that is classified as a separate part of speech, usually present in Philippine languages)

      Synonyms: ligature

5. informalbusinessA linked bond, one for which the principal is indexed to inflation.

present singular third person linkers · participle present linkering · participle past linkered · past linkered

1. biologyTo ligate a DNA segment using a linker.

   38. The plasmid pRK252 Km is cut with ecoRI, blunt-ended using Klenow, and linkered with BgIII linkers (New England Biolabs).

   1994, Ray Shillito et al., "Zea mays plants regenerated from protoplasts or protoplast-derived cells", US Patent 5770450, page 52

plural Linkers

1. A surname.