binding
1 of 2noun
bind·ing ˈbīn-diŋ 
1
: the action of one that binds
2
: a material or device used to bind: such as
a
: the cover and materials that hold a book together
b
: a narrow fabric used to finish raw edges
c
: a device that holds a boot firmly to a ski or snowboard
binding
2 of 2adjective
1
: that binds
2
: imposing an obligation
bindingly
ˈbīn-diŋ-lē
adverb bindingness noun
Example Sentences
Noun a carpet edged with canvas binding The bindings have started to come loose. Adjective The contract is legally binding. The parties agreed to settle the dispute through binding arbitration.
Recent Examples on the Web
Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2021 In-bounds, mounted with a hybrid binding, the 4.0 is a light and lively slasher for the biggest powder days of the year. Heather Schultz, Outside Online, 26 Oct. 2021 Trick skis, as previously mentioned, have a rear binding canted at angle. Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2022 Their popular Jaunt bag offers color options for the front, back, and trim, as well as the wheels, handle, and even the binding. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022 On solo trick skis, the rear binding is canted at an angle, much like on a snowboard, to allow for better positioning during tricks. Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2022 Yet the way mifepristone works to end a pregnancy is well understood medically, as is the basic principle of reversible competitive binding of drugs to receptor sites. Christa Brown, National Review, 9 Mar. 2022 Part of the project is to compare Jikji and Gutenberg, to see how the Korean and European printers of the 14th and 15th centuries differed in binding, ink, and other aspects of printing. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 May 2022 Wads of it are incorporated as the binding that holds everything together. Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2022 Eryka Forquer, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 That has prompted some prominent experts to argue the Paris accord is not a legally binding document after all. Lila Maclellan, Quartz, 16 Nov. 2021 Now, Newsom is asking the Legislature to make that goal legally binding. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 Paul Roy, an estate planning attorney at Withers who isn’t involved in the matter, tells THR that Newman’s wishes in the living trust over how the foundation operates aren’t binding. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 The judges will hear civil cases as arbitrators and the rulings are legally binding. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 16 Aug. 2022 Stephens noted the joint-statements Warren signed are not legally binding. Miles Cohen, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2022 Additionally, if your company does not already have a legally binding contract requiring employees to return company equipment, this could be a sign to initiate one. Stephen Cavey, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 The contract is legally binding, which means it can be enforced by law. The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
The groundbreaker here was the Rottefella 6-pin binding. Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2021 In-bounds, mounted with a hybrid binding, the 4.0 is a light and lively slasher for the biggest powder days of the year. Heather Schultz, Outside Online, 26 Oct. 2021 Trick skis, as previously mentioned, have a rear binding canted at angle. Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2022 Their popular Jaunt bag offers color options for the front, back, and trim, as well as the wheels, handle, and even the binding. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022 On solo trick skis, the rear binding is canted at an angle, much like on a snowboard, to allow for better positioning during tricks. Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2022 Yet the way mifepristone works to end a pregnancy is well understood medically, as is the basic principle of reversible competitive binding of drugs to receptor sites. Christa Brown, National Review, 9 Mar. 2022 Part of the project is to compare Jikji and Gutenberg, to see how the Korean and European printers of the 14th and 15th centuries differed in binding, ink, and other aspects of printing. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 May 2022 Wads of it are incorporated as the binding that holds everything together. Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2022 Adjective
The Master Promissory Note is a legally binding document that outlines the rights of a federal student loan borrower. Eryka Forquer, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 That has prompted some prominent experts to argue the Paris accord is not a legally binding document after all. Lila Maclellan, Quartz, 16 Nov. 2021 Now, Newsom is asking the Legislature to make that goal legally binding. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 Paul Roy, an estate planning attorney at Withers who isn’t involved in the matter, tells THR that Newman’s wishes in the living trust over how the foundation operates aren’t binding. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 The judges will hear civil cases as arbitrators and the rulings are legally binding. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 16 Aug. 2022 Stephens noted the joint-statements Warren signed are not legally binding. Miles Cohen, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2022 Additionally, if your company does not already have a legally binding contract requiring employees to return company equipment, this could be a sign to initiate one. Stephen Cavey, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 The contract is legally binding, which means it can be enforced by law. The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing binding
Kids Definition
binding
noun
bind·ing ˈbīn-diŋ
1
: the cover and the fastenings of a book
2
: a narrow strip of fabric used along the edge of an article of clothing
3
: a device that attaches a boot to a ski
Legal Definition
binding
adjective
1
: imposing a legal obligation
the agreement is binding on the parties
2
: requiring submission to a specified authority
the suppression order was binding on the Department of Transportation National Law Journal
National Law Journalbinding 1 of 3
adjective
as in legal
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- legal
- working
- good
- valid
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonbinding
- null
- invalid
- void
- bad
- inoperative
- illegal
- nugatory
- null and void
- nonvalid
- useless
- worthless
binding
2 of 3noun
as in tape
Synonyms & Similar Words
- tape
- strap
- ribbon
- strip
- bandage
- belt
- band
- swathe
- list
- girth
- swatch
- slip
- swath
- slat
binding
3 of 3verb
1
as in tying
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport Synonyms & Similar Words
- tying
- tieing
- constraining
- fettering
- pinioning
- attaching
- shackling
- confining
- chaining
- hampering
- enchaining
- trammelling
- trammeling
- lashing
- manacling
- enfettering
- securing
- gyving
- linking
- restricting
- handcuffing
- limiting
- ironing
- fastening
- impeding
- hindering
- bitting
- trussing
- tangling
- joining
- entangling
- hobbling
- curbing
- hog-tying
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unbinding
- freeing
- releasing
- liberating
- loosing
- rescuing
- emancipating
- undoing
- unfettering
- unshackling
- untying
- detaching
- untangling
- unfastening
- disengaging
- untieing
2
as in bandaging
to cover with a bandage bind the wound to stop the bleeding Synonyms & Similar Words
- bandaging
- healing
- swathing
- treating
- dressing
- curing
- remedying
- medicating
- attending
- nursing
- mending
- doctoring
- ministering (to)
- rehabilitating
- caring (for)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unbandaging
3
as in tieing
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord bind the asparagus spears carefully before packing the bunches Synonyms & Similar Words
- tying
- tieing
- threading
- banding
- cording
- strapping
- wiring
- trussing
- tethering
- knotting
- cinching
- roping
- girting
- coiling
- twisting
- lashing
- entangling
- tangling
- intertwining
- winding
- interlacing
- lacing
- girding
- interweaving
- leashing
- snarling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unbinding
- untying
- undoing
- unlacing
- unfastening
- unleashing
- unstrapping
- unraveling
- unloosing
- untieing
- disentangling
- unwinding
- untwisting
- untangling
- unstringing
- unthreading
- unlashing
- uncoiling
- unloosening
- untethering
- unspooling
- untwining
- unsnarling