reaffixing
Securing once more
Reaffixing is attaching something again that was previously attached: After the storm, he spent the afternoon reaffixing the shutters.
The word applies to physical objects—labels, stamps, signs—and to abstract attachments like signatures or seals on documents.
Joining again after separation
- refasteningSecuring once more
- resecuringFastening again after loosening
- rebindingFastening anew
- reconnectingResuming a severed link
rejoining · relinking · rehooking · reclamping · retying · regluing · retaping · resticking
Material that bonds objects
- glueBonding substance
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- solderFusible bonding alloy
tape · fixative · clamp · fastener · patch · splice · bond · weld
Ongoing preservation effort
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- tighteningMaking less loose
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
checkup · care · preservation · tuning · cleaning · overhaul · recalibration
reattaching
Joining again after separation
- refasteningSecuring once more
- resecuringFastening again after loosening
- rebindingFastening anew
reconnecting · rejoining · relinking · rehooking · reclamping · retying · regluing · retaping · resticking · rebonding
adhesive
Material that bonds objects
solder · tape · fixative · clamp · fastener · patch · splice · bond · weld · stitch
upkeep
Ongoing preservation effort
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- tighteningMaking less loose
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
inspection · checkup · care · preservation · tuning · cleaning · overhaul · recalibration
reaffixingdetaching
Unfastening from attachment
removing · unfastening · disconnecting · separating · disengaging