figurative. Chiefly, a tie, bond of union.

The action or process of binding; a connecting or binding fast; also, the condition of being bound; suspension (of the faculties). Obsolete.

figurative. Anything binding or uniting; a bond, tie.

figurative. Something that ties or binds in a figurative or abstract sense. Something that connects or unites; a bond of union; a uniting…

A bond or tie between persons. Cf. necessary, adj. 5. Obsolete. rare.

Psychology. A close relationship that provides emotional security and support; spec. the bond formed by an infant towards its mother (or other…