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attachment

7 ENTRIES FOUND:

at·tach·ment

noun \ə-ˈtach-mənt\

Definition of ATTACHMENT

1
: a seizure by legal process; also : the writ or precept commanding such seizure
2
a : the state of being personally attached : fidelity <attachment to a cause> b : affectionate regard <a deep attachment to nature>
3
: a device attached to a machine or implement
4
: the physical connection by which one thing is attached to another
5
: the process of physically attaching

Examples of ATTACHMENT

  1. The vacuum cleaner attachments help clean in tight spaces.
  2. I need a longer attachment for the drill.
  3. I'll send the document as an attachment to my next e-mail.

First Known Use of ATTACHMENT

14th century

Rhymes with ATTACHMENT

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