2
adhesion
2
affixing(verb, joining, attaching)
2
agglomeration
2
agglutination
2
annexing(verb, joining, attaching)
2
attach
2
binding(verb, attaching, cohering)
2
bonding(verb, joining, attaching)
2
coherent
2
connect
2
coupling(verb, joining, attaching)
2
dependent(adjective, weak, insecure, helpless, needy)
2
fast(adjective, strong, free, tough, firm)
2
grasping
2
gummy(adjective, tacky, sticky, viscous, gluey)
2
hang
2
holding
2
inseparability(noun, reason, agreement, integrity, unity)
2
junction
2
juxtaposing(verb, joining, attaching)
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