"dancing links" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: The name was suggested by Donald Knuth, because iterations of the algorithm cause the links to interact as if in an “exquisitely choreographed dance”. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Donald Knuth|notext=1}} Donald Knuth Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dancing links (uncountable)

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