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bind·ing

(bīn′dĭng)

1. The action of one that binds: glue for the binding of pieces of plastic pipe.

2. Something that binds or is used as a binder.

a. The manner in which the pages of a book are joined and held together: Is the binding of that book stitched or glued?

b. The material that holds the pages of a book together, especially the cover: a book with a leather binding.

4. A strip of fabric or tape sewn or attached over or along an edge for protection, reinforcement, or ornamentation.

5. Sports The fastening on a ski or board for securing the boot, often releasing automatically to prevent injury.

adj.

1. Serving to bind: a binding protein.

2. Uncomfortably tight and confining.

3. Tending to cause constipation: foods that are binding.

4. Imposing or commanding adherence to a commitment, an obligation, or a duty: binding arbitration; a binding agreement.

bind′ing·ly adv.

bind′ing·ness n.

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bindingness

(ˈbaɪndɪŋnəs)

the quality of being binding

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