Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Peter Mark Roget

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.