Word: Binding
How to pronounce: ˈbaɪndɪŋ
How to pronounce: baɪnd
Noun
Definitions:
1. A strong covering holding the pages of a book together.
Example sentences: "A beautiful book with perfect bindings and 5 star ratings?"
2. A mechanical device fixed to a ski to grip a ski boot, especially either of a pair used for downhill skiing which hold the toe and heel of the boot and release it automatically in a fall.
Example sentences: "The recipe is simple but tasty: add an ice skating blade with a clip-in ski binding to a skate-ski boot."
3. The action of fastening or holding together, or of being linked by chemical bonds.
Example sentences: "The binding of antibodies to cell surfaces"
Adjective
Definitions:
1. (of an agreement or promise) involving an obligation that cannot be broken.
Example sentences: "Business agreements are intended to be legally binding"
Synonyms:
cover
bookbinding
bindery
bonding
time reference
bound
linking
dressing
sole timber
bandaging
Synonyms:
oblige
impose
obligate
tie
fasten
attach
fix
stick
jam
bandage
dress
adhere
restrict
hold
restrain
bond
shackle
chain
fetter
enchain
handcuff
tie together
tie up
Antonyms:
nonbinding
unbind
untie
Derivations:
bind
binder
bindery
binder
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Binding in Other Languages...
Spanish: Vinculante
German: Verbindlich
French: Contraignant
Italian: Vincolante
Turkish: Bağlar
