connector
//kəˈnɛktər//
Noun
connectorSingular
connectorsPlural
1
A device or component used to join or link two or more things together, especially electrical cables or pipes.
Make sure the connector is securely attached to the cable before turning on the power.
2
A person or thing that connects people, ideas, or systems.
She acts as a connector between the two departments.
3
A word or phrase that links clauses or sentences in writing or speech.
Words like 'however' and 'therefore' are connectors that help link ideas in your essay.