1. (

• bonding

) a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child) ;

2. (

• bonding

) (dentistry) a technique for repairing a tooth; resinous material is applied to the surface of the tooth where it adheres to the tooth's enamel ;

3. (

• bonding ,
• soldering

) fastening firmly together ;

1. (

• adhere ,
• hold_fast ,
• bond ,
• bind ,
• stick ,
• stick_to ,

) stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?" ;

2. (

• bind ,
• tie ,
• attach ,
• bond ,

) create social or emotional ties; "The grandparents want to bond with the child" ;

3. (

• bond

) issue bonds on ;

4. (

• bond ,
• draw_together

) bring together in a common cause or emotion; "The death of their child had drawn them together" ;