Noun: hotlink 'hót,lingk
- A link from a hypertext file to another location or file; typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or icon at a particular location on the screen
"The article contained several hotlinks to related resources";
- hyperlink, weblink, link
- Add a web link to piece of text or other item in an electronic document
"The blogger hotlinked key terms in her article to relevant sources";
- hyperlink, link
Derived forms: hotlinked, hotlinking, hotlinks
Type of: link
Encyclopedia: Hotlink