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noun

bonding

noun
1
The process of joining two things securely together.
"The bonding of the two metal sheets took several hours to cure."
2
The forming of a close emotional connection, especially between a parent and child.
"Skin-to-skin contact right after birth helps with bonding."
"The camping trip was great for team bonding."

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In plain EnglishGetting close to someone emotionally, or physically joining materials together.

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team bonding mother-child bonding bonding process

Word Forms

bondings plural

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