metal connector (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈmɛtəl kəˈnɛktər
Definition
A device made of metal used to join or link two or more things, such as wires, pipes, or structural components.
Examples
The plumber needed a special metal connector to join the copper pipes.
Electrical codes often require specific types of metal connectors for safety.
How to Use metal connector
- metal connector for X (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the purpose or item being connected. — "This is a metal connector for joining two pipes."
- metal connector of X (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies what the connector is made of or its type. — "The kit included a metal connector of brass."
- X metal connector (collocation)
- An adjective or noun modifying 'metal connector' to specify type, material, or use. — "We need a specialized electrical metal connector."
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