attachment
Other forms: attachments
Attachment is a sticky word: an email attachment fastens a file to an email, while someone who has an attachment to email loves email. Attachment brings things together.
Attachment is a word that's equal parts mechanical and emotional. Many gadgets — such as cameras and tractors — have attachments that allow them to get more done, like a tractor attachment for plowing snow. People have attachments to bands, political movements, sports teams, hobbies, and each other. It's important for babies to develop attachments to their parents — this means they're bonding with their parents. Attachment is a lot like duct tape — it fastens people and things together.
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the act of attaching or affixing something
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affixation
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combination, combining, compounding
the act of combining things to form a new whole
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combination, combining, compounding
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the act of fastening things together
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fastening
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bonding, soldering
fastening firmly together
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doweling
fastening by dowels
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earthing, grounding
fastening electrical equipment to earth
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linkage
the act of linking things together
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ligature, tying
the act of tying or binding things together
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welding
fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure
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fixation
the activity of fastening something firmly in position
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ligation
(surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)
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butt welding, butt-welding
creating a butt joint by welding
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spot welding, spot-welding
creating an overlapping joint by welding at small points
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connection, connexion, joining
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
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a connection that fastens things together
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bond
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ligament
any connection or unifying bond
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binder, ligature
something used to tie or bind
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chain
a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
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wire
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
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connecter, connection, connective, connector, connexion
an instrumentality that connects
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a supplementary part or accessory
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a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
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fond regard
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affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, philia, tenderness, warmheartedness, warmness
a positive feeling of liking
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affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, philia, tenderness, warmheartedness, warmness
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faithful support for a cause or political party or religion“attachment to a formal agenda”
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ecclesiasticism
excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities
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cabalism, kabbalism
adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation
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royalism
adherence or attachment to a monarchy or to the principle of monarchal government
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traditionalism
adherence to tradition (especially in cultural or religious matters)
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support
aiding the cause or policy or interests of
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a writ authorizing the seizure of property that may be needed for the payment of a judgment in a judicial proceeding
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judicial writ, writ
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
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judicial writ, writ
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