What does "hotlink" mean?

A direct embedding of, or a hyperlink to, a resource on another server, particularly images or video.

What is a synonym for "hotlink"?

Common synonyms include: bandwidth theft, connect, direct link, embed, hotlinking, hyperlink.

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A direct embedding of, or a hyperlink to, a resource on another server, particularly images or video. Internet

From hot + link.