BINDING as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act of applying a bandage
   Synonym(s)
   • bandaging (what does bandaging mean?)
   • dressing (what does dressing mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) binding is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • medical care (what does medical care mean?)
   • medical aid (what does medical aid mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bind (what does bind mean?)
   • bandage (what does bandage mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
2. Meaning
   • the front and back covering of a book
   Synonym(s)
   • back (what does back mean?)
   • book binding (what does book binding mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the book had a leather binding
   Hypernyms(s) binding is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • protective covering (what does protective covering mean?)
   • protective cover (what does protective cover mean?)
   • protection (what does protection mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • half binding (what does half binding mean?)
   • three-quarter binding (what does three-quarter binding mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • back (what does back mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   • spread over (what does spread over mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   • bind (what does bind mean?)
3. Meaning
   • strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration
   Hypernyms(s) binding is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • sewing (what does sewing mean?)
   • stitchery (what does stitchery mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bind (what does bind mean?)
4. Meaning
   • the capacity to attract and hold something
   Hypernyms(s) binding is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • attraction (what does attraction mean?)
   • attractiveness (what does attractiveness mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • adhere (what does adhere mean?)
   • hold fast (what does hold fast mean?)
   • bond (what does bond mean?)
   • bind (what does bind mean?)
   • stick (what does stick mean?)
   • stick to (what does stick to mean?)
   • bind (what does bind mean?)

BINDING as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • causing constipation
   Synonym(s)
   • constipating (what does constipating mean?)
   Similar To
   • costive (what does costive mean?)
2. Meaning
   • hindering freedom of movement
   Synonym(s)
   • constricting (what does constricting mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • tight garments are uncomfortably binding
   Similar To
   • tight (what does tight mean?)
3. Meaning
   • executed with proper legal authority
   Usage Example(s)
   • a binding contract
   Similar To
   • valid (what does valid mean?)