BINDING

/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
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Definition

/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
verb
  1. To tie; to confine by any ligature.
  2. To cohere or stick together in a mass.
    “Just to make the cheese more binding”
  3. To 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.”
noun
  1. An item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together.
  2. The spine of a book where the pages are held together.
  3. A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment.
adjective
  1. (of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.
    “This contract is a legally binding agreement.”
  2. (of food) Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea.
    “Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding.”

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