lenkki

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • A link of a chain.
  • Any reasonably large loop or ring that is used for securing objects into it. A small loop may be called silmä (eye)
  • A metal fastener shaped as semicircle and fixed to a wall etc.
  • Something that resembles a loop or a round.
  • An exercise in which some distance is covered as when running, bicycling, walking, skiing etc.
  • (nautical) becket, as e.g. the U-shaped part of a shackle

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish länk.

Origin

Swedish

länk

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