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Concept:
Be-Attached-To
System documentation
Superconcept:
Be-Touching
Definition:
A state of attachment between two objects.
Required Relationships:
object
: The (exactly) two
Tangible-Entity
's that are attached.
Other Common Relationships:
instrument
: the thing that serves as the connector between the objects.
site
: The point of attachment on the objects
Examples:
The phone was connected to a jack with a long cord.
object
: the phone, a jack
instrument
: long cord
John and Mary held hands.
object
: John, Mary
site
: John's hand, Mary's hand
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Be-Touching
Be-Touching is the state in which 2 objects are touching, although they are not necessarily attached to each other.