1. binding - noun
· the capacity to attract and hold something
Hypernym(s): attraction, attractiveness
2. binding - noun
· strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration
Hypernym(s): sewing, stitchery
3. binding - noun
· the act of applying a bandage
Synonym(s): dressing, bandaging
Hypernym(s): medical_care, medical_aid
4. binding - noun
· one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall
Synonym(s): ski_binding
Hypernym(s): mechanical_device
5. binding - noun
· the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; "the book had a leather binding"
Synonym(s): book_binding, cover, back
Hypernym(s): protective_covering, protective_cover, protection
6. bind - verb
· stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
Synonym(s): adhere, hold_fast, bond, stick, stick_to
Hypernym(s): attach
7. bind - verb
· create social or emotional ties; "The grandparents want to bond with the child"
Hypernym(s): relate
8. bind - verb
· make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope; "The Chinese would bind the feet of their women"
Hypernym(s): attach
Antonym(s): unbind
9. bind - verb
· wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
Synonym(s): bandage
Hypernym(s): fasten, fix, secure
10. bind - verb
· secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed"
Synonym(s): tie_down, tie_up, truss
Hypernym(s): restrain, confine, hold, constrain
11. bind - verb
· bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"
Synonym(s): oblige, hold, obligate
Hypernym(s): relate
12. bind - verb
· provide with a binding; "bind the books in leather"
Hypernym(s): cover
13. bind - verb
· fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord; "They tied their victim to the chair"
Synonym(s): tie
Hypernym(s): fasten, fix, secure
14. bind - verb
· form a chemical bond with; "The hydrogen binds the oxygen"
Hypernym(s): adhere, hold_fast, bond, bind, stick, stick_to
15. bind - verb
· cause to be constipated; "These foods tend to constipate you"
Synonym(s): constipate
Hypernym(s): indispose
16. binding - adjective
· executed with proper legal authority; "a binding contract"
Try Again
