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binding

/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

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verb

To tie; to confine by any ligature.

Examples :

"The teacher's instructions were binding; we had to complete the assignment before Friday. "

action process condition

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verb

To cohere or stick together in a mass.

Examples :

"Just to make the cheese more binding"

mass material chemistry

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To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.

Examples :

"I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while."

action physiology

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verb

To exert a binding or restraining influence.

Examples :

"These are the ties that bind."

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To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.

Examples :

"to bind grain in bundles to bind a prisoner"

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To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.

Examples :

"Frost binds the earth."

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Examples :

"The teacher's instructions were binding the students to a strict schedule. "

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To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other social tie.

Examples :

"to bind the conscience to bind by kindness bound by affection commerce binds nations to each other"

law society moral state government family philosophy religion

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verb

To put (a person) under definite legal obligations, especially, under the obligation of a bond or covenant.

Examples :

"The contract binding the student to the tutoring center outlined specific responsibilities for both parties. "

law government politics

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To place under legal obligation to serve.

Examples :

"to bind an apprentice bound out to service"

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To protect or strengthen by applying a band or binding, as the edge of a carpet or garment.

Examples :

"The seamstress carefully bound the edges of the tablecloth with a strong, decorative ribbon. "

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To make fast (a thing) about or upon something, as by tying; to encircle with something.

Examples :

"to bind a belt about one to bind a compress upon a wound"

action process thing

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To cover, as with a bandage.

Examples :

"to bind up a wound"

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To prevent or restrain from customary or natural action, as by producing constipation.

Examples :

"Certain drugs bind the bowels."

medicine physiology body

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To put together in a cover, as of books.

Examples :

"The three novels were bound together."

writing literature

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To make two or more elements stick together.

Examples :

"The glue binding the broken pieces of the vase together finally held. "

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To associate an identifier with a value; to associate a variable name, method name, etc. with the content of a storage location.

Examples :

"The teacher bound the student's name to their student ID number in the school database. "

computing technology

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verb

To complain; to whine about something.

Examples :

"The little boy was constantly binding about his homework being too hard. "

attitude language communication word

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noun

An item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together.

Examples :

"The children used a strong binding to tie the branches together for their nature project. "

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The spine of a book where the pages are held together.

Examples :

"The book's binding was damaged, so the pages were loose. "

structure writing literature

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A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment.

Examples :

"The seamstress carefully applied the binding to the hem of the dress. "

wear style material

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The association of a named item with an element of a program.

Examples :

"The binding of the student's name to their school ID number is essential for accurate attendance records. "

computing technology technical

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The interface of a library with a programming language other than one it is written in.

Examples :

"The Python binding is automatically generated."

computing technical technology language

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The action or result of making two or more molecules stick together.

Examples :

"The binding of the glue to the paper made the pages stick together. "

chemistry biology biochemistry process science

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adjective

(of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.

Examples :

"This contract is a legally binding agreement."

law business politics

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adjective

(of food) Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea.

Examples :

"Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding."