tenderjoining
nounUK /ˈtɛndəˌdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
US /ˈtɛndərˌdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
A tenderjoining is a soft, gentle way of joining two things together.
The two pieces of clay met in a tenderjoining that made one smooth shape.
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2. A warm and caring bond between people.
Their tenderjoining grew stronger with every kind word.
3. A careful, gentle way of putting parts together so nothing breaks.
The potter used a tenderjoining to fix the handle without cracking it.
4. A soft meeting point where two things touch lightly.
The river and the sea share a tenderjoining at the bay.