connection; junction &c 43; bond of union, copula, hyphen, intermedium†;
bracket; bridge, stepping-stone, isthmus.
bond, tendon, tendril; fiber; cord, cordage; riband, ribbon, rope,
guy, cable, line, halser†, hawser, painter, moorings, wire, chain;
string &c (filament) 205.
fastener, fastening, tie; ligament, ligature; strap; tackle,
rigging; standing rigging, running rigging; traces, harness; yoke; band
ribband, bandage; brace, roller, fillet; inkle†; with, withe, withy;
thong, braid; girder, tiebeam; girth, girdle, cestus†, garter, halter,
noose, lasso, surcingle, knot, running knot; cabestro [U.S.], cinch
[U.S.], lariat, legadero†, oxreim†; suspenders.
pin, corking pin, nail, brad, tack, skewer, staple, corrugated
fastener; clamp, U-clamp, C-clamp; cramp, cramp iron; ratchet, detent,
larigo†, pawl; terret†, treenail, screw, button, buckle; clasp, hasp,
hinge, hank, catch, latch, bolt, latchet†, tag; tooth; hook, hook and
eye; lock, holdfast†, padlock, rivet; anchor, grappling iron, trennel†,
stake, post.
cement, glue, gum, paste, size, wafer, solder, lute, putty,
birdlime, mortar, stucco, plaster, grout; viscum†.
shackle, rein &c (means of restraint) 752; prop &c (support) 215.
V. bridge over, span; connect &c 43; hang &c 214.