bonding

1. The act by which something is bonded or joined together.
2. A relationship between a parent and offspring that establishes the basis for an ongoing mutual attachment.
3. A close friendship that develops between people, often as a result of intense experiences, as those shared in military combat. · a work bonding session· sibling bonding
4. A method of aggregating multiple network interfaces on a computer into a single logical interface
5. An arrangement by which goods remain in the customs warehouses until the duties are paid.

Plural bondings