binding

/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

Other forms: bindings; bindingly

Definitions of binding

1. adjective

   executed with proper legal authority
   “a binding contract”

   synonyms:

   valid

   well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
2. noun

   the capacity to attract and hold something
   type of:

   attraction, attractiveness

   the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
3. noun

   the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
   “the book had a leather binding”

   synonyms: back, book binding, cover

   types:

   half binding

   book binding in which the spine and part of the sides are bound in one material and the rest in another

   three-quarter binding

   the spine and much of the sides are a different material from the rest of the cover

   type of:

   protection, protective cover, protective covering

   a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
4. noun

   strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration
   type of:

   sewing, stitchery

   needlework on which you are working with needle and thread
5. 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
   synonyms: ski binding

   type of:

   mechanical device

   mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
6. noun

   the act of applying a bandage
   synonyms: bandaging, dressing

   type of:

   medical aid, medical care

   professional treatment for illness or injury