binding

/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
noun
  1. The cover that holds the pages of a book together.
    • The book's binding was damaged in the rain.
    • The binding on this old novel is coming loose.
    • She chose a leather binding for her journal.
  2. A strip of material used to edge or secure something, such as a garment or a ski.
    • He adjusted the ski binding before the race.
    • The quilt has a colorful binding around the edges.
    • The binding on the jacket sleeve is frayed.
adjective
  1. Legally or officially forcing someone to do something.
    • The court decided the document was not binding.
    • A verbal agreement can be binding in some cases.
    • The contract is binding for both parties.
  2. Holding parts together firmly.
    • The binding thread snapped under pressure.
    • The binding agent keeps the glue strong.
    • This tape is not binding enough for heavy boxes.
Antonyms
verb
  1. Present participle of bind; the act of tying or fastening something.
    • He is binding the papers together with a clip.
    • She is binding the flowers with a ribbon.
    • They are binding the wound to stop the bleeding.
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