connector
Bridge between parts
A connector is something that joins or links things together.
In physical contexts, it's a device that couples wires, pipes, or components: The USB connector was bent.
In language, connectors are words or phrases that link ideas: "however," "therefore," "in addition." A person who connects others—facilitating introductions or relationships—may also be called a connector.
Something that blocks openings
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- terminalAt the endpoint
- jackDevice for lifting vehicles
- portDocking place for ships
adapter · cable · wire · pin · contact · receptacle · coupling · splice
Software communication standard
- portDocking place for ships
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
middleware · integration · handshake · gateway · endpoint · wrapper · driver · SDK
Binding tie or connection
- linkPoint of connection
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
- liaisonConnector between groups
- intermediaryAgent linking two parties
go-between · matchmaker · networker · facilitator · mediator · introducer · rapport · affinity
Cut or attach
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- clampDevice for holding tight
- hookCurved catching device
- pinPointed metal fastener
buckle · snap · catch · latch · link · coupling · carabiner · shackle
Packet-forwarding network device
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- hubCentral connection point
- gatewayPoint of access
- modemDigital-to-analog signal converter
ethernet · LAN · WAN · TCP/IP · firewall · VPN · protocol · packet
Carved slot for joining
- tenonProjecting joint piece
- dovetailJoin by interlocking parts
- dowelCylindrical wooden fastener
- biscuitSmall baked quick bread
dado · rabbet · miter · splice · scarf · tongue-and-groove · bridle · joiner
Closed electrical pathway
- capacitorCharge-storing circuit element
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- diodeOne-way semiconductor
relay · fuse · microchip · inductor · amplifier · transformer · rectifier · oscillator
plug
Something that blocks openings
port · adapter · cable · wire · pin · contact · receptacle · coupling · splice · junction
API
Software communication standard
adapter · middleware · integration · handshake · gateway · endpoint · wrapper · driver · SDK · webhook
bond
Binding tie or connection
intermediary · go-between · matchmaker · networker · facilitator · mediator · introducer · rapport · affinity · kinship
clip
Cut or attach
pin · buckle · snap · catch · latch · link · coupling · carabiner · shackle · cotter
router
Packet-forwarding network device
modem · ethernet · LAN · WAN · TCP/IP · firewall · VPN · protocol · packet · bandwidth
mortise
Carved slot for joining
biscuit · dado · rabbet · miter · splice · scarf · tongue-and-groove · bridle · joiner · woodworking
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
- capacitorCharge-storing circuit element
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
diode · relay · fuse · microchip · inductor · amplifier · transformer · rectifier · oscillator · semiconductor
conjunction
Word joining clauses together
- transitionChange from one state
- segueUnbroken passage between sections
- connectiveSomething that links
however · therefore · moreover · although · because · hence · thus · meanwhile
- computer hardwareCPU, GPU, motherboard, RAM, hard drive
- electrical supplieswires, cables, wire, outlets, cable
- combinerscombiner, integrator, merger, unifier, fuser
- cabling suppliescoaxial cable, ethernet cable, fiber optic, conduit, junction box
- conduit fittingscoupling, elbow, bushing, tee, nipple
- electrical diagramswiring diagram, circuit diagram, node, junction, crossover
connectorseparator
Something that divides
disconnector · divider · splitter · cutter · detacher
connectordivision
Splitting into parts
separation · disconnection · disengagement · rupture · schism
connectordivider
Thing that partitions
isolator · gatekeeper · obstructionist · wedge · alienator
- connect the dotsNumbered-point tracing puzzle
- internet connection
- connecting flightMulti-leg air travel
- connected the dotsRealized how parts relate
- make a connectionForm a meaningful link
- connecting the dotsFinding relationships between elements
connect, connection, connected, connecting, disconnect, disconnected, connects, interconnection, interconnected