A system of straight lines or bars, fastened together by joints, and having certain of their points fixed in a plane. It is used to describe straight lines and curves in the plane.

The proximity of two or more genes on the genome of an organism that causes those genes to be inherited, transferred, or moved together with a frequency greater than for genes not associated. The linkage is a continuous variable, and is inversely related to the distance between genes on the genome.

Genes that are inherited together more often than would be expected due to chance. Linked genes are found relatively close together on the same chromosome.

The tendency of 'genes' on the same chromosome to segregate together. This means that linked genes are transmitted to the same gamete more than 50% of the time. Genetic linkage reflects a lack of meiotic crossovers between two genes.

n. 1. any of various parts in a lock that help transfer motion to the bolt of a lock from a cylinder, turnpiece or other actuator not mounted to or touching the bolt/lock case, 2. part of the interconnected boltworks of an automotive lock

A connection between parts used to transmit motion from one to the other.

The type of connection that is mandated or voluntarily established between a charter school and a traditional LEA.

a mechanism consisting of a number of relatively lightweight, rigid structural members, or links , connected by a number of joints that allow relative motion between the links connected

a mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion

a sequence of rods, connected by free hinges (the pieces can move arbitrarily relative to each other)

a series of straight rods connected at the ends, which are free to pivot in a plane

A system of levers and rods used to transmit motion or force.