connector

[ kuh-nek-ter ]

/ kəˈnɛk tər /

a person or thing that connects.

any of various devices for connecting one object to another.

(formerly) a person who couples railroad cars.

Origin of connector

First recorded in 1785–95; connect + -or²

Then he would connect them to other amazing people—he was a connector.

Sister of Former SEAL Glen Doherty Says He Always ‘Loved Adventure’ |Abigail Pesta |September 20, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Apple improved the next version, redesigning the connector to be lower profile, rounded, and directing the cable to the side.

5 Reasons I Hate My New MacBook Pro: A Geek’s Critique |Jason Stewart |June 15, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Busy-Back Signal:—The connector has dropped back to normal in all respects.

Cyclopedia of Telephony and Telegraphy, Vol. 2 |Kempster Miller
Having drilled holes in both ends of connector, heat connector with soft flame until compound adhering to it becomes soft.

The Automobile Storage Battery |O. A. Witte

As will be shown later, the normal way of releasing the switches is from the connector back over the release wire.

Cyclopedia of Telephony and Telegraphy, Vol. 2 |Kempster Miller
When you can see a seam between the post and connector you have drilled through the welded part.

The Automobile Storage Battery |O. A. Witte
If this occurs wait until the connector cools, soften the flame, and try again.

The Automobile Storage Battery |O. A. Witte