1. n. the act of applying a bandage (view details)
2. n. the front and back covering of a book (view details)
3. n. strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration (view details)
4. n. the capacity to attract and hold something (view details)
5. adj. causing constipation (view details)
6. adj. hindering freedom of movement (view details)
7. adj. executed with proper legal authority (view details)

Meaning 1: (noun) the act of applying a bandage
Synonym(s): bandaging ( what does bandaging stand for? ), dressing ( what does dressing stand for? )
binding is a kind of: medical aid ( what does medical aid stand for? ), medical care ( what does medical care stand for? )
binding is derived from: bandage ( what does bandage stand for? ), bind ( what does bind stand for? ), dress ( what does dress stand for? )

Meaning 2: (noun) the front and back covering of a book
Usage Example(s): the book had a leather binding
Synonym(s): back ( what does back stand for? ), book binding ( what does book binding stand for? ), cover ( what does cover stand for? )
binding is a kind of: protection ( what does protection stand for? ), protective cover ( what does protective cover stand for? ), protective covering ( what does protective covering stand for? )
binding is derived from: back, bind, cover, spread over ( what does spread over stand for? )

Meaning 3: (noun) strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration
binding is a kind of: sewing ( what does sewing stand for? ), stitchery ( what does stitchery stand for? )
binding is derived from: bind

Meaning 4: (noun) the capacity to attract and hold something
binding is a kind of: attraction ( what does attraction stand for? ), attractiveness ( what does attractiveness stand for? )
binding is derived from: adhere ( what does adhere stand for? ), bind, bond ( what does bond stand for? ), hold fast ( what does hold fast stand for? ), stick ( what does stick stand for? ), stick to ( what does stick to stand for? )

Meaning 5: (adjective) causing constipation
Synonym(s): constipating ( what does constipating stand for? )
Similar(s): costive ( what does costive stand for? )

Meaning 6: (adjective) hindering freedom of movement
Usage Example(s): tight garments are uncomfortably binding
Synonym(s): constricting ( what does constricting stand for? )
Similar(s): tight ( what does tight stand for? )

Meaning 7: (adjective) executed with proper legal authority
Usage Example(s): a binding contract
Similar(s): valid ( what does valid stand for? )

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