attachment

/əˈtætʃmənt/
noun
  1. A file or document sent along with an email message.
    • She forgot to include the attachment before hitting send.
    • I couldn't open the attachment because my computer was out of memory.
    • Please find the report as an attachment to this email.
  2. A strong feeling of affection or connection to someone or something.
    • The child formed a strong attachment to her favorite stuffed bear.
    • They developed a deep emotional attachment over years of friendship.
    • His attachment to his hometown made it hard for him to move away.
  3. A device or part that can be added to a machine or tool to make it do a different job.
    • He used a special attachment on the drill to mix paint.
    • The blender's chopping attachment makes it easy to prepare vegetables.
    • The vacuum cleaner comes with a brush attachment for cleaning upholstery.
  4. The act of fastening or joining one thing to another.
    • Proper attachment of the safety harness is essential before climbing.
    • The attachment of the trailer to the car took only a few minutes.
    • The attachment of the handle requires a screwdriver.
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