binder

/ˈbaɪndər/
noun
  1. A hard cover or folder used to hold loose papers, documents, or sheets together, often with rings or a spine.
    • She organized all her class notes in a three-ring binder.
    • I need a new binder for my project reports.
    • He labeled the binder with a sticker so he could find it easily.
  2. A person or thing that binds, such as a machine or tool that ties things together.
    • In the printing shop, the binder assembled the pages into a book.
    • The machine acted as a binder, wrapping the cables tightly.
    • The farm used a binder to tie the wheat into sheaves.
  3. A substance or material used to hold other materials together, such as in construction or cooking.
    • Eggs are often used as a binder in meatloaf recipes.
    • This glue is a strong binder for wood and paper.
    • The cement acts as a binder for the sand and gravel in concrete.
  4. A temporary insurance document that provides coverage until a formal policy is issued.
    • The agent issued a binder so the car was insured immediately.
    • Make sure you keep the binder until the official policy arrives.
    • We received a binder for the house insurance while the paperwork was processed.
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