binding Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the capacity to attract and hold something
   
2. noun strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration
   
3. noun the act of applying a bandage
   bandaging; dressing.
   
4. noun one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall
   ski binding.
   
5. noun the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
   cover; book binding; back.
   
   • the book had a leather binding
6. verb stick to firmly
   bind; stick to; hold fast; adhere; stick; bond.
   
   • Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?
7. verb create social or emotional ties
   bind; bond; attach; tie.
   
   • The grandparents want to bond with the child
8. verb make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
   bind.
   
   • The Chinese would bind the feet of their women
9. verb wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
   bind; bandage.
   
10. verb secure with or as if with ropes
    bind; tie up; tie down; truss.
    
    • tie down the prisoners
    • tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed
11. verb bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
    oblige; bind; obligate; hold.
    
    • He's held by a contract
    • I'll hold you by your promise
12. verb provide with a binding
    bind.
    
    • bind the books in leather
13. verb fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    tie; bind.
    
    • They tied their victim to the chair
14. verb form a chemical bond with
    bind.
    
    • The hydrogen binds the oxygen
15. verb cause to be constipated
    constipate; bind.
    
    • These foods tend to constipate you
16. adjective satellite executed with proper legal authority
    
    • a binding contract

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