binding
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.
Origin of binding
1Other words from binding
- bind·ing·ly, adverb
- bind·ing·ness, noun
- non·bind·ing, adjective
- non·bind·ing·ly, adverb
- non·bind·ing·ness, noun
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How to use binding in a sentence
Could he say in essence, well, I consider the overwhelming Senate vote more binding than this razor-thin House vote?
A sanction more binding on every one could not have been made.
Nullification, Secession Webster's Argument and the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions | Caleb William LoringHe was a man of sterling integrity; none who knew him ever doubted his word; an oath could not make it more binding.
The Word Hoosier; John Finley | Jacob Piatt DunnThere is no duty, more binding on Christians, than that of patience and meekness under provocations and disappointment.
A Treatise on Domestic Economy | Catherine Esther BeecherSquare caps have more binding surface than the ordinary round ones; but we can mend "with any old thing."
Shelters, Shacks and Shanties | D.C. Beard
It differs from the ordinary life insurance agreement only in that it is more binding, more exacting.
Marriage and Love | Emma Goldman
British Dictionary definitions for binding
/ (ˈbaɪndɪŋ) /
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
imposing an obligation or duty: a binding promise
causing hindrance; restrictive
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