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`attachment ,.,
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`noun
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`an ach·m ent
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`\e- tach-ment\
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`Simple Definition of ATTACHMENT
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`: an extra part that can be u,sed with a machine to make It do a particular Job
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`: strong feelings of affection or loyalty for someone or something
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`: a document or file that is sent with e-mail
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`E x:1mp1t-s: .1,TT11,CHMllfT ln a sentence
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`Full Definition of ATTACHMENT
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`: a seizure by legal process; also :
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`the writ or precept commanding such seizure
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`a : the state of being personally attached : F1ornrv <ouochmenc to a cause>
`b : affectionate regard <a deep orrachmenc to nature>
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`a device attached to a machine or Implement
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`the physical connection by which one thing is attached to another
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`the process of physically attaching
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`Examples of ATTACHMENT in a sentence
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`The vacuum cleaner orrachments help clean In tight spaces.
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`1 need a longer arrachmenr for the drill.
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`l'll send the document as an arrochmenr to my next e•mall.
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`Fl rst Known Use of
`ATTACHMENT
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`14th century
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`Related to ATTACHMENT
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`Synonyms
`affection, love, devotedness, devotion,
`fondness, passion
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`Rhymes with ATTAC HM E NT
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`detachment
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`Phrases related to ATTACHMENT
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`Related Phrases
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`on attachment
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`ATTACHMENT Defined for Kids
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`attachment "
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`noun
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`at-tach·mem
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`\a- tach-ment\
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`WORD OF T HE DAY
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`lenient "
`of mild or tolerant disposition
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`Ge-I Word of the Day daily email
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`Your email address . .
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`1 ransom
`•we do not pay ransom•
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`Definit i o n of A T TAC HM E N T fo r Students
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`: connection by feelings of affection or regard <The children had a strong ouochment to
`t heir grandmother.>
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`: an ext ra part that can be attached to a machine or tool <vacuum cleaner atrochments>
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`: a connection by which one thing Is Joined to another <The attachment that connects the
`oar to the rowboat Is broken.>
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`Medical Dictionary
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`a ttachm e nt ◄•
`at-lach·ment
`\e- tach-ment\
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`noun
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`Medical Definition of ATTAC H MEN T
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`: a strong emotional bond that an Infant forms with a caregiver (such as a mother)
`especially when viewed as a basis for normal emotlonal and social development; also : the
`process by which an Infant forms an attachment
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`: the physical connection by which one thing Is attached to another <sever the otrochmenrs
`of a muscle to a bone>
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`- attach \a- tach\ ... verb
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`Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for ottochmenc
`Spanish Central: Translation of attachment
`Nglish: TranslaUon of orrochmenr for Spanish speakers
`Britannica English: Translation or octachmtnr for Arabic speakers
`Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about orrochmenr
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