bind

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Pronunciation
/baɪnd/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

That which binds or ties.

2 Definition

A troublesome situation; a problem; a predicament or quandary.

3 Definition

Any twining or climbing plant or stem, especially a hop vine; a bine.

4 Definition

A ligature or tie for grouping notes.

5 Definition

A strong grip or stranglehold on a position that is difficult for the opponent to break.

Example Sentences
  • the Maróczy Bind
6 Definition

The indurated clay of coal mines.

Verb
18 definition(s)
1 Definition

To tie; to confine by any ligature.

2 Definition

To cohere or stick together in a mass.

Example Sentences
  • Just to make the cheese more binding
3 Definition

To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.

Example Sentences
  • I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while.
4 Definition

To exert a binding or restraining influence.

Example Sentences
  • These are the ties that bind.
5 Definition

To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.

Synonyms
fasten fetter make fast restrain tie
Example Sentences
  • to bind grain in bundles  to bind a prisoner
6 Definition

To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.

Example Sentences
  • Frost binds the earth.
7 Definition

To couple.

8 Definition

To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other social tie.

Synonyms
obligate restrain restrict
Example Sentences
  • to bind the conscience  to bind by kindness  bound by affection  commerce binds nations to each other
9 Definition

To put (a person) under definite legal obligations, especially, under the obligation of a bond or covenant.

10 Definition

To place under legal obligation to serve.

Synonyms
indenture
Example Sentences
  • to bind an apprentice  bound out to service
11 Definition

To protect or strengthen by applying a band or binding, as the edge of a carpet or garment.

12 Definition

To make fast (a thing) about or upon something, as by tying; to encircle with something.

Example Sentences
  • to bind a belt about one  to bind a compress upon a wound
13 Definition

To cover, as with a bandage.

Synonyms
bandage dress
Example Sentences
  • to bind up a wound
14 Definition

To prevent or restrain from customary or natural action, as by producing constipation.

Example Sentences
  • Certain drugs bind the bowels.
15 Definition

To put together in a cover, as of books.

Example Sentences
  • The three novels were bound together.
16 Definition

To make two or more elements stick together.

17 Definition

To associate an identifier with a value; to associate a variable name, method name, etc. with the content of a storage location.

18 Definition

To complain; to whine about something.