chainlink
nounUK /ˈtʃeɪn.lɪŋk/
US /ˈtʃeɪn.lɪŋk/
A chainlink is one small metal ring that joins with others to make a chain.
The fence was made of chainlink so the dog could not get out.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A type of fence made from wire woven into diamond shapes.
They put up a chainlink fence around the playground.
3. A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a surveying chain.
The old map marked the distance in chainlinks.
4. A brand name for a decentralized data network used by smart contracts.
The app uses Chainlink to bring real-world prices onto the blockchain.