Fastener vs. Connector — What's the Difference?

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.

A thing which links two or more things together

A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.

To join or fasten together

A device, such as a seat belt, that secures a person or object.

To associate or consider as related

Something or someone that fastens.

To join to or by means of a communications circuit

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

To plug in (an electrical cord or device) to an outlet.

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

To become joined or united

A person who fastens or makes fast;

To be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as between airplanes or buses.

Restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

To establish a rapport or relationship; relate

(Sports) To hit or play a ball or puck successfully

One who connects.

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.

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.

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

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

(poker) Any of a group of cards of consecutive face value, useful in forming straights etc.

One who, or that which, connects

An instrumentality that connects;