fragilelink
nounUK /ˈfrædʒaɪl lɪŋk/
US /ˈfrædʒəl lɪŋk/
A fragilelink is a weak connection that can break easily.
The chain between the two boats had a fragilelink that snapped in the storm.
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2. A person who is the weakest part of a group or team.
The coach called him the fragilelink of the defense.
3. A delicate point in a system that is likely to fail.
Engineers found a fragilelink in the power grid.
4. A small, easily broken piece that joins two things together.
The necklace broke at its fragilelink.