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binding

[bahyn-ding]

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noun

the act of fastening, securing, uniting, or the like.

anything that binds.

the covering within which the leaves of a book are bound.

a strip of material that protects or decorates the edge of a tablecloth, rug, etc.

Skiing. a mechanical device on a ski, usually made of metal, that fastens the boot securely to the ski.

adjective

that binds; restrictive.

having power to bind or oblige; obligatory: a binding promise.

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Binding is always a great word to know.

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a fool or simpleton; ninny.

a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.

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Origin:
1200–50; Middle English; see bind, -ing¹, -ing²

Related forms

bind·ing·ly, adverb

bind·ing·ness, noun

non·bind·ing, adjective

non·bind·ing·ly, adverb

non·bind·ing·ness, noun

Example Sentences

The decision is binding upon the parties, and would of course be binding upon all other parties in cases precisely similar:.

It is a critical decision since it is almost always binding.

With skills shortages the binding constraint there is no quick.

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The decision is binding upon the parties, and would of course be binding upon all other parties in cases precisely similar:.

It is a critical decision since it is almost always binding.

With skills shortages the binding constraint there is no quick.

Infectious disease is a kind of natural mortar binding one creature to another, one species to another, within the elaborate.

Binding depends on a good fit of molecular shape and the presence of groups that interact chemically to stabilize binding.

Changing the direction you apply tension will change the binding order.

The rule of cause and effect is as binding in politics as in every other science.

If the binding is leather and powdery, pat rather than wipe.

They should make a legally binding commitment to buy a vaccine, if and when one is invented.

The elastic binding on each strap expands to accommodate tired feet.

But scientists have disputed their role in binding trace minerals.

Either the two sides settled the suit and agreed not to discuss it or they have agreed to mediation or binding arbitration.

Instead of fighting the city on the facility sites, fight for a model shelter program and a binding contract with the city.

Especially if there are kids involvedyou want everything crystal clear and legally binding.

Political freedom or the rule of law are not the binding factors.

Geography that is now binding them together in a new way: oil.

The antibody binding site, tucked away in a stable.

Little did he know he had to look one step past binding to the final act in fertilization: fusion.

One is the binding site that fits the benzodiazepine drugs and some other compounds.

Copenhagen will not produce a detailed, comprehensive, legally binding agreement.

And not everyone is sure blocking the host's binding lipid is going to be a simple approach.

Both rulings are not binding on other judges, however.

Its rules were binding for federally funded research, and industry complied with them.

Other exporters are equally opposed to binding measures that might help clamp down on the supply of light weapons.

One explanation centers on the fact that gravitational systems act to increase their central binding energy.

But the decision, which isn't binding on other courts, is far from the the last word on the issue of locational privacy.

The agreement, the laywers point out, is a binding legal contract.

The expected mandate for a legally binding treaty vanished at much the.

Meanwhile, for nearly two decades, negotiations on binding treaties that limit global emissions have struggled.

Meanwhile, the water keeps the blood wet and cold, preventing the hemoglobin from binding tightly with the fabric.

It was merely a term sheet lacking the material terms necessary to support a binding agreement.

Illinois, makes this so difficult that only one binding initiative has ever qualified.

It does this by binding to the compounds, thereby tagging them for degradation.

It's this binding that's used by biosensors to identify various microorganisms, and distinguish between them.

The sandal, with its molded sole and tough nylon binding system, was a big part of the wave of innovations that turned.

It remains unclear how managers will respond to losing a vote on executive pay, as these votes are not binding.

The accuracy of tests and treatments based on the plasminogen approach will depend on how sensitive the binding is.

The lawsuit appears to have had little impact so far, as binding national guidelines still don't exist.

In contrast, early-action applications are not binding.

If the talks between bosses and union leaders reach deadlock, it will go to binding arbitration.

The video shows p27 binding to a kinase enzyme to regulate cell division.

State officials had agreed to binding arbitration in the matter two years ago.

They want to promote openness and citizens' participation, in part by making referendums binding.

The peptide prevents the hyaluronan fragments from binding to a receptor on skin cells.

Cute embroidered purses, belts with mineral stones and boots worn with everything were a binding folkloric factor.

British union leaders want shareholders' votes on executive pay to be made binding.

Hsp70 maintains proper nerve cell function by binding to the neurons and chaperoning proper protein folding inside.

The bill would bar public employees from striking and would prohibit binding arbitration for police officers and firefighters.

Glue is used in shoes, cigarette filters and mobile phones, in labelling bottles and binding books.

Few will agree to sign binding and verifiable commitments to control emissions.

But efforts to turn this into a formal and binding code have gone nowhere.

Neutrons are essential to nuclear binding of the heavier elements as recent experiments confirm.

Germany, however, wants binding rules and strong punishments.

While less apparent, similar large scale stellar binding may also occur within elliptical galaxies.

Besides, its binding effect on the other upper riparian states was doubtful.

Binding of calcium ions to the protein matrix enhances crystal formation according to precise hierarchical arrangements.

The commission will play the role of co-ordinator and monitor, though it remains to be seen how binding its prescriptions will.

But it also provided leadership and binding international targets.

Tighter binding would cramp their ability to turn back to protection.

Cancer is closely related to excess iron so much so that they have iron binding cancer drugs.

Or something else a little less binding than hanging out until someone dies.

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Dictionary.com Unabridged

verb (used with object)

to fasten or secure with a band or bond.

to encircle with a band or ligature: She bound her hair with a ribbon.

to swathe or bandage (often followed by up): to bind up one's wounds.

to fasten around; fix in place by girding: They bound his hands behind him.

to tie up (anything, as sheaves of grain).

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to cause to cohere: Ice bound the soil.

to unite by any legal or moral tie: to be bound by a contract.

to hold to a particular state, place, employment, etc.: Business kept him bound to the city.

to place under obligation or compulsion (usually used passively): We are bound by good sense to obey the country's laws.

10.

Law. to put under legal obligation, as to keep the peace or appear as a witness (often followed by over): This action binds them to keep the peace. He was bound over to the grand jury.

11.

to make compulsory or obligatory: to bind the order with a deposit.

12.

to fasten or secure within a cover, as a book: They will bind the new book in leather.

13.

to cover the edge of, as for protection or ornament: to bind a carpet.

14.

(of clothing) to chafe or restrict (the wearer): This shirt binds me under the arms.

15.

Medicine/Medical. to hinder or restrain (the bowels) from their natural operations; constipate.

16.

to indenture as an apprentice (often followed by out): In his youth his father bound him to a blacksmith.

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verb (used without object)

17.

to become compact or solid; cohere.

18.

to be obligatory: an obligation that binds.

19.

to chafe or restrict, as poorly fitting garments: This jacket binds through the shoulders.

20.

to stick fast, as a drill in a hole.

21.

Falconry. (of a hawk) to grapple or grasp prey firmly in flight.

noun

22.

the act or process of binding; the state or instance of being bound.

23.

something that binds.

24.

Music. a tie, slur, or brace.

25.

Falconry. the act of binding.

26.

Informal. a difficult situation or predicament: This schedule has us in a bind.

Verb phrase

27.

bind off, Textiles. to loop (one stitch) over another in making an edge on knitted fabric.

Origin:
before 1000; Middle English binden (v.), Old English bindan; cognate with Old High German bintan, Old Norse binda, Gothic bindan, Sanskrit bandhati (he) binds

Related forms

bind·a·ble, adjective

mis·bind, verb, -bound, -bind·ing.

re·bind, verb, -bound, -bind·ing.

Can be confused: bind, bound.

Synonyms
1. gird, attach, tie. 2. confine, restrain. 9. engage, oblige, obligate.

Antonyms
1. untie.

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Collins

World English Dictionary

binding (ˈbaɪndɪŋ)

—n
1.	anything that binds or fastens
2.	the covering within which the pages of a book are bound
3.	the material or tape used for binding hems, etc

—*adj*
4.	imposing an obligation or duty: a binding promise
5.	causing hindrance; restrictive

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Word Origin & History

bind

O.E. bindan "to tie up with bonds" (literally and figuratively), also "to make captive; to cover with dressings and bandages" (class III strong verb; past tense band, pp. bunden), from PIE base *bhendh- "to bind" (see bend). A derived noun, in various senses, traces back to

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late Anglo-Saxon times; meaning "tight or awkward situation" is from 1851.

binding

mid-13c., action of bind (q.v.). Meaning "thing that binds" is from c.1300; "state of being bound" is from late 14c. Meaning "covering of a book" is recorded from 1640s.

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American Heritage

Science Dictionary

bind

(bīnd) Pronunciation Key
To combine with, form a bond with, or be taken up by a chemical or chemical structure. An enzyme, for example, is structured in such a way as to be able to bind with its substrate.

Slang Dictionary

bind definition

n.
a problem; a wrinkle. : Unfortunately, a new bind has slowed down the project.

Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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