1. To bring together in a common cause or emotion; SYN. bring together, draw together.
2. To issue bonds on.
3. In masonry, method of placing bricks or stones. English bond, laying of bricks in alternate courses of headers and stretchers.
4. Flemish bond, methods in which each course comprises alternate headers and stretchers.

ETYM AS. braesian, from braes brass. Related to Brass.
1. To solder together by using hard solder with a high melting point.
2. Solder with zinc and brass alloy; cover with brass.

1. To join together by heating, as of metals.
2. To unite closely or intimately.