Definitions For Linker

Verb

{{en-verb}} (genetics) To ligate a DNA segment using a #noun, linker.

Noun

LINKER (plural LINKERs) That which links. (compilation) a computer program that takes one or more objects generated by compilers and assembles them into a single executable program. (genetics) A short oligonucleotide containing a recognition sequence for a restriction enzyme, used to blunt the ends of sticky DNA segments. (grammar) A word or short expression that links clauses or other syntactic elements. (finance, informal) A linked bond, one for which the principal is indexed to inflation.

Synonyms

link editor

Derived terms

linker DNA

Translations

Czech: sestavovací program, m Finnish: linkkeri, linkkeriohjelma French: éditeur de liens Hungarian: szerkesztő Japanese: リンカ (rinka) Korean: 링커, sc=Kore Polish: konsolidator, m Russian: компоновщик, m, alt=компоно́вщик Czech: linker, m German: Linker, m Japanese: リンカ (rinka) Korean: 링커, sc=Kore

Etymology

link , -er , id2=agent noun

Anagrams

Kerlin, relink

Is Linker a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
10
Words with Friends
12

The word Linker is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends

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