binding

[ bahyn-ding ]
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noun
  1. the act of fastening, securing, uniting, or the like.

  2. anything that binds.

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

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

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

adjective
  1. that binds; restrictive.

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

Origin of binding

1
Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; see origin at bind, -ing1, -ing2

Other 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

  • 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

binding

/ (ˈbaɪndɪŋ) /


noun
  1. anything that binds or fastens

  2. the covering within which the pages of a book are bound

  1. the material or tape used for binding hems, etc

adjective
  1. imposing an obligation or duty: a binding promise

  2. causing hindrance; restrictive

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