Linkwork /(lĭṉk"wûrk`)/

Link·work

Linkwork

n.
  1. A fabric consisting of links made of metal or other material fastened together; also, a chain.
    And thou shalt make hooks of gold, and two chains of fine gold; linkwork and wreathed.
    — Udall.
  2. Mechanism in which links, or intermediate connecting pieces, are employed to transmit motion from one part to another.