Fastener vs. Connector

Fastenernoun

Something or someone that fastens.

Fastenernoun

Mechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, clasps, bolts and the like.

Fastenernoun

One who, or that which, makes fast or firm.

Fastenernoun

a person who fastens or makes fast;

Fastenernoun

restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

Fastener

A fastener (US English) or fastening (UK English) is a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. In general, fasteners are used to create non-permanent joints; that is, joints that can be removed or dismantled without damaging the joining components.

Connectornoun

One who connects.

Connectornoun

A device (or, more precisely, a mating pair of devices, often a plug and a socket) for connecting together two wires, cables, or hoses, allowing electricity or fluid to flow but also allowing easy disconnection and reconnection when necessary.

Connectornoun

A highway or freeway road which connects to another highway or freeway. It can be part of an interchange or a longer roadway such as the 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) U.S. Route 24 Connector.

Connectornoun

(computing) A line connecting two shapes in presentation software.

Connectornoun

(computing) A software component that provides access from an application program to an external database or data source, such as a JDBC connector.

Connectornoun

One who, or that which, connects

Connectornoun

an instrumentality that connects;

Connectornoun

a thing which links two or more things together

Connectornoun

a device for keeping two parts of an electric circuit in contact