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at·tach·ment

attachment

 
pronunciation:
taech mnt
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act or process of attaching.
With the attachment of the last solar panels, the space station was completed.
synonyms:
connection, fastening, joining, securing
similar words:
conjunction, union
definition 2: a strong feeling of friendship or loyalty to a person, place, thing, or idea.
She has a strong attachment to her brother.
synonyms:
affection, devotion
similar words:
friendship, love, regard, respect
definition 3: something that can be attached to another thing.
The vacuum cleaner has several attachments.She sent me the photograph as an e-mail attachment.
similar words:
accessory, addition
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