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attachment definition

at·tach·ment (ə tac̸h′mənt)

noun

  1. the act of attaching something
  2. anything used for attaching; fastening
  3. affectionate regard or devotion
  4. anything added or attached
  5. an accessory for an electrical appliance, machine, etc.
  6. Law
    1. a taking of property into the custody of a court
    2. a writ authorizing this

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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