connectors and fasteners

Question 1

a small piece of metal with a hole through the centre that is screwed onto a bolt to hold pieces of wood, machinery, etc. together

Answer 1

nut

Question 2

a thin pointed piece of metal like a nail with a raised spiral line (called a thread ) along it and a line or cross cut into its head.

Answer 2

screw

Question 3

a thin round piece of rubber used for holding things together

Answer 3

rubber band

Question 4

a small thin pointed piece of metal with a flat head, used for hanging things on a wall or for joining pieces of wood together

Answer 4

nail

Question 5

a type of button used for fastening clothes, consisting of two metal or plastic sections that can be pressed together

Answer 5

press stud

Question 6

a long, narrow piece of metal that you slide across the inside of a door or window in order to lock it

Answer 6

bolt

Question 7

a thing that you use to fasten clothes, bags, etc. It consists of two rows of metal or plastic teeth that you can pull together to close something or pull apart to open it.

Answer 7

zip

Question 8

a device for fastening clothes, consisting of a small thin piece of metal curved round, and a hook that fits into it

Answer 8

hook and eye

Question 9

a short pin with a large round flat head, used especially for fastening paper to a board or wall

Answer 9

drawing pin

Question 10

a pin with a point bent back towards the head, that is covered when closed so that it cannot hurt you

Answer 10

safety pin

Question 11

a piece of metal or plastic used for joining the ends of a belt or for fastening a part of a bag, shoe, etc.

Answer 11

buckle