binding
binding definition
bind·ing (bīn′diŋ)
noun
- the action of a person or thing that binds
- a thing that binds, as
- the fastenings on a ski for the boot
- a band or bandage
- tape used in sewing to strengthen seams, edges, etc.
- the covers and backing of a book
- a cohesive substance for holding a mixture together
adjective
- that binds; restrictive
- that holds one to an agreement, promise, etc.
Related Forms:
- bindingly bind′·ingly adverb
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Comments
Improve this definition.
Share on Facebook