binding (ˈbaɪndɪŋ
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Definitions
noun
- anything that binds or fastens
- the covering within which the pages of a book are bound
- the material or tape used for binding hems, etc
adjective
- imposing an obligation or duty ⇒
a binding promise
- causing hindrance; restrictive
Synonyms
View thesaurus entrybind (baɪnd)
Definitions
verb
Word forms: binds, binding, bound
- to make or become fast or secure with or as if with a tie or band
- (tr) up to encircle or enclose with a band ⇒
to bind the hair
- (tr) to place (someone) under obligation; oblige
- (tr) to impose legal obligations or duties upon (a person or party to an agreement)
- (tr) to make (a bargain, agreement, etc) irrevocable; seal
- (tr) to restrain or confine with or as if with ties, as of responsibility or loyalty
- (tr) to place under certain constraints; govern
- (tr) up to bandage or swathe ⇒
to bind a wound
- to cohere or stick or cause to cohere or stick ⇒
egg binds fat and flour
- to make or become compact, stiff, or hard ⇒
frost binds the earth
- (tr) to enclose and fasten (the pages of a book) between covers
- (intr) (of a book) to undergo this process
- (tr) to provide (a garment, hem, etc) with a border or edging, as for decoration or to prevent fraying
- (tr; sometimes foll by out or over) to employ as an apprentice; indenture
- (intr) slang to complain
- (tr) logic to bring (a variable) into the scope of an appropriate quantifier See also bound1 (sense 9)
noun
- something that binds
- the act of binding or state of being bound
- informal a difficult or annoying situation
- another word for bine
- music another word for tie (sense 17)
- mining clay between layers of coal
- fencing a pushing movement with the blade made to force one's opponent's sword from one line into another
- chess a position in which one player's pawns have a hold on the centre that makes it difficult for the opponent to advance there
See also
bind overWord Origin
Old English bindan ; related to Old Norse binda , Old High German bintan , Latin offendix band², Sanskrit badhnāti he bindsSynonyms
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tie,
unite,
join,
stick,
secure,
attach,
wrap,
rope,
knot,
strap,
lash,
glue,
tie up,
hitch,
paste,
fasten,
truss,
make fast
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restrict,
limit,
handicap,
confine,
detain,
restrain,
hamper,
inhibit,
hinder,
impede,
hem in,
keep within bounds or limits
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nuisance,
inconvenience,
hassle,
drag,
spot,
difficulty,
bore,
dilemma,
pest,
hot water
uphill,
predicament,
annoyance,
quandary,
pain in the neck pain in the arse pain in the backside pain in the butt
Usage examples
Conrad bounded over to his clothes, recovered the gutting knife and cut the ropes binding Rollo's arms and ankles to the chair.
, AMAGANSETT (2004)The strength of these pieces lies in their powerful sense of place, binding diverse human activities to their natural context.
New Scientist (2004)But if we had a binding national vote, people would get more serious.
Globe and Mail (2003)Mr Dewar was known for his interest in all aspects of books, from production methods and binding to type styles and illustrations.
Glasgow Herald (2002)Ireland has something of the same consanguinity binding it to the Eastern seaboard of the USA.
, Television - policy and culture (1990)