connector.

A component used to join parts, especially to establish an electrical or mechanical connection.

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Words that belong together

• an electrical connector
• a loose connector
• connector pins

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A bent pin prevented the connector from seating fully.

The connector locked into place, though the diagnostic light remained dark.

Usage notes

Primary category: sci-fi. Forms: Singular connector; plural connectors. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.