verb๐ShareTo tie; to confine by any ligature."The teacher's instructions were binding; we had to complete the assignment before Friday. "actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cohere or stick together in a mass."Just to make the cheese more binding"massmaterialchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction."I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while."actionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo exert a binding or restraining influence."These are the ties that bind."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc."to bind grain in bundlesโ to bind a prisoner"actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind."Frost binds the earth."actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo couple."The teacher's instructions were binding the students to a strict schedule. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other social tie."to bind the conscienceโ to bind by kindnessโ bound by affectionโ commerce binds nations to each other"lawsocietymoralstategovernmentfamilyphilosophyreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo put (a person) under definite legal obligations, especially, under the obligation of a bond or covenant."The contract binding the student to the tutoring center outlined specific responsibilities for both parties. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo place under legal obligation to serve."to bind an apprenticeโ bound out to service"lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo protect or strengthen by applying a band or binding, as the edge of a carpet or garment."The seamstress carefully bound the edges of the tablecloth with a strong, decorative ribbon. "materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make fast (a thing) about or upon something, as by tying; to encircle with something."to bind a belt about oneโ to bind a compress upon a wound"actionprocessthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cover, as with a bandage."to bind up a wound"medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo prevent or restrain from customary or natural action, as by producing constipation."Certain drugs bind the bowels."medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo put together in a cover, as of books."The three novels were bound together."writingliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make two or more elements stick together."The glue binding the broken pieces of the vase together finally held. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo associate an identifier with a value; to associate a variable name, method name, etc. with the content of a storage location."The teacher bound the student's name to their student ID number in the school database. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo complain; to whine about something."The little boy was constantly binding about his homework being too hard. "attitudelanguagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together."The children used a strong binding to tie the branches together for their nature project. "itemmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe spine of a book where the pages are held together."The book's binding was damaged, so the pages were loose. "structurewritingliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA finishing on a seam or hem of a garment."The seamstress carefully applied the binding to the hem of the dress. "wearstylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe association of a named item with an element of a program."The binding of the student's name to their school ID number is essential for accurate attendance records. "computingtechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe interface of a library with a programming language other than one it is written in."The Python binding is automatically generated."computingtechnicaltechnologylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe action or result of making two or more molecules stick together."The binding of the glue to the paper made the pages stick together. "chemistrybiologybiochemistryprocessscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured."This contract is a legally binding agreement."lawbusinesspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of food) Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea."Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding."medicinefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading