#connector__connection__connexion__connecter__connective an instrumentality that connects; "he soldered the connection"; "he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers"
supertype: #instrumentality__instrumentation an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
subtype: #attachment.connector__bond a connection that fastens things together
subtype: #ligament.attachment any connection or unifying bond
subtype: #binder.ligament__ligature something used to tie or bind
subtype: #chain.ligament a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
subtype: #anchor_chain the chain that attaches an anchor to a vessel
subtype: #chatelaine a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
subtype: #watch_chain__watchchain__fob__watch_guard__watchguard short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
subtype: #pull_chain a chain (usually with a handle at the end) that is pulled in order to operate some mechanism (e.g. to flush a toilet)
subtype: #tire_chains__snow_chains chains attached to wheels to increase traction on ice or snow
subtype: #wire ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
subtype: #baling_wire wire used to make bales
subtype: #barbed_wire strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage
subtype: #concertina coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle
subtype: #haywire wire for tying up bales of hay
subtype: #piano_wire__pianowire thin steel wire of high tensile strength
subtype: #trip_wire a wire that activates a trap when tripped over
subtype: #ground.connector__earth a connection between an electrical device and the earth (which is a zero voltage)
subtype: #hitch.connector a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
subtype: #hookup a device providing a connection between a power source and a user; "some campsites have electrical hookups for trailers"
subtype: #jumper.connector a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections
subtype: #jumper_cable__jumper_lead__lead a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire; "it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads"
subtype: #clip_lead a short piece of wire with alligator clips on both ends
subtype: #junction.connector__conjunction something that joins or connects
subtype: #contact.junction__tangency a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact; "they forget to solder the contacts"
subtype: #distributor_point__distributorpoint__breaker_point__breakerpoint__point a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts distributor points and current flows to the spark plugs
subtype: #electrical_contact contact that allows current to pass from one conductor to another
subtype: #short_circuit__shortcircuit__short accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference
subtype: #sound_bow__soundbow contact (the part of a bell) against which the clapper strikes
subtype: #terminal.contact__pole a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
subtype: #anode.terminal the negatively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current
subtype: #negative_pole the terminal of a battery that is connected to the negative plate
subtype: #positive_pole the terminal of a battery that is connected to the positive plate
subtype: #tread.contact the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground
subtype: #wiper_arm__wiperarm__wiper__contact_arm__contactarm contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet
subtype: #joint junction by which parts or objects are joined together
subtype: #ball-and-socket_joint a joint that can rotate within a socket
subtype: #butt_joint__butt a joint made by fastening ends together without overlapping
subtype: #butt_weld a butt joint that is welded
subtype: #fish_joint a butt joint formed by bolting fish plates to the sides of two rails or beams
subtype: #flexible_joint__hinge a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
subtype: #butt_hinge a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jamb
subtype: #strap_hinge__straphinge__joint_hinge__jointhinge a hinge with two long straps; one strap is fastened to the surface of a moving part (e.g., a door or lid) and the other is fastened to the adjacent stationary frame
subtype: #tee_hinge__teehinge__T_hinge a hinge that looks like the letter T when it is opened; similar to a strap hinge except that one strap has been replaced by half of a butt hinge that can be mortised flush into the stationary frame
subtype: #knuckle_joint__knucklejoint__hinge_joint a joint allowing movement in one plane only
subtype: #lap_joint__lapjoint__splice joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together
subtype: #miter_joint__miterjoint__mitre_joint__mitrejoint joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
subtype: #mortise_joint__mortisejoint__mortise-and-tenon_joint__mortiseandtenonjoint a joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other
subtype: #dovetail_joint__dovetail a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
subtype: #tongue_and_groove_joint a mortise joint made by fitting a projection on the edge of one board into a matching groove on another board
subtype: #rabbet_joint a joint formed by fitting together two rabbeted boards
subtype: #seam joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
subtype: #felled_seam__fell seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges
subtype: #surgical_seam__suture a seam used in surgery
subtype: #welt a raised or strengthened seam
subtype: #toggle_joint a joint made by two arms attached by a pivot; used to apply pressure at the two ends by straightening the joint
subtype: #weld a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing or hammering together
subtype: #junction_barrier__barrier_strip__barrierstrip a junction unit for connecting 2 cables without the need for plugs
subtype: #splice__splicing a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together; "the break was due to an imperfect splice"
subtype: #thermojunction a junction between two dissimilar metals across which a voltage appears
subtype: #slip_ring connection consisting of a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine; provides a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts
subtype: #telephone_line__telephoneline__phone_line__phoneline__line a telephone connection
subtype: #hot_line__hotline a direct telephone line between two officials
subtype: #party_line__partyline a telephone line serving two or more subscribers
subtype: #private_line__privateline a telephone line serving a single subscriber
subtype: #toll_line a telephone line for long-distance calls
subtype: #trunk_line__trunkline a telephone line connecting two exchanges directly
subtype: #WATS_line__WATS telephone line (Wide Area Telephone Service); long distance service at fixed rates for fixed zones
subtype: #temporary_hookup__temporaryhookup__patch a connection intended to be used for a limited time
subtype: #coupling__yoke connection between two things so they move together
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