linkscanner
nounUK /ˈlɪŋkˌskænə/
US /ˈlɪŋkˌskænər/
A tool that checks links to see if they are safe or broken.
The linkscanner warned us that the website link was broken.
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2. A program that finds and lists all the links on a web page.
The linkscanner collected every link on the homepage for the report.
3. A device that reads barcodes or QR codes to open a web link.
She used the linkscanner on the poster to open the event page.
4. A security feature that checks links in emails before you click them.
The email app's linkscanner blocked a suspicious link.