Binding


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binding
adj. obligatory, compulsory; that binds, executed with proper legal authority; constipating, causing constipation
 
n. front and back covering of a book; fastening, connecting; link between a communications protocol and a network adapter (Computers); fastenings on a ski to secure the boot (Sports); strip sewn along or over an edge as reinforcement or decoration; bandaging, act of applying a bandage
 
bind
v. tie, fasten; wrap, cover, bandage; restrain; firmly unite; obligate; fasten together the pages of a book and place them in a cover; stick together, cohere; restrict, be tight

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Binding
Binding may refer to persons or places with naming from a variety of origins, or to the concept of bringing or holding two or more separate things together:


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binding

Noun
1. the capacity to attract and hold something
(hypernym) attraction, attractiveness
(derivation) adhere, hold fast, bond, bind, stick, stick to
2. strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration
(hypernym) sewing, stitchery
(derivation) bind
3. the act of applying a bandage
(synonym) dressing, bandaging
(hypernym) medical care, medical aid
(derivation) bind, bandage
4. the front and back covering of a book; "the book had a leather binding"
(synonym) book binding, cover, back
(hypernym) protective covering, protective cover, protection
(hyponym) half binding
(part-holonym) book, volume
(derivation) bind

Adjective
1. executed with proper legal authority; "a binding contract"
(similar) valid
2. hindering freedom of movement; "tight garments are uncomfortably binding"
(synonym) constricting
(similar) tight
3. causing constipation
(synonym) constipating
(similar) costive

 
bind

Noun
1. something that hinders as if with bonds
(hypernym) hindrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
(derivation) oblige, hold, obligate

Verb
1. stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
(synonym) adhere, hold fast, bond, stick, stick to
(hypernym) attach
(verb-group) cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere
(derivation) binder
2. create social or emotional ties; "The grandparents want to bond with the child"
(synonym) tie, attach, bond
(hypernym) relate
(hyponym) fixate
3. make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope; "The Chinese would bind the feet of their women"
(antonym) unbind
(hypernym) attach
(hyponym) swaddle, swathe
(derivation) binder, reaper binder
4. wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
(synonym) bandage
(hypernym) fasten, fix, secure
(derivation) dressing, bandaging, binding
5. secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapes and bring them to the recycling shed"
(synonym) tie down, tie up, truss
(hypernym) restrain, confine, hold
(hyponym) chain up
(entail) fasten, fix, secure
6. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"
(synonym) oblige, hold, obligate
(hypernym) relate
(hyponym) pledge
7. form a chemical bond with; "The hydrogen binds the oxygen"
(hypernym) adhere, hold fast, bond, stick, stick to
(hyponym) ligate
(derivation) binder
(classification) chemistry, chemical science
8. provide with a binding; "bind the books in leather"
(hypernym) cover
(hyponym) rebind
(derivation) binder, ring-binder
9. fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord; "They tied their victim to the chair"
(synonym) tie
(hypernym) fasten, fix, secure
(hyponym) gag, muzzle
(derivation) binder, reaper binder
10. cause to be constipated; "These foods tend to constipate you"
(synonym) constipate
(hypernym) indispose
(hyponym) obstipate


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binding (de)
adj. bond

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binding
příd.jm. závazný
 
n. vazba; olemování; vázání
 
bind
v. připoutat; spoutat; vázat; zavázat koho k čemu; svázat