W: (n) jointure (jointure%1:04:00::) [Related to: join] (the act of making or becoming a single unit) "the union of opposing factions"; "he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays"
W: (n) joining (joining%1:04:00::) [Related to: join] (the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)) "the joining of hands around the table"; "there was a connection via the internet"