bind
bind /ˈbaɪnd/
noun
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Something that hinders as if with bonds
(
bind
)
something that hinders as if with bonds
verb
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(
)
Stick to firmly
(
adhere
, hold fast
, bond
, bind
, stick
, stick to
)
stick to firmly
Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?
Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?
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()
Make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
(
bind
)
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
The Chinese would bind the feet of their women
The Chinese would bind the feet of their women
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()
Create social or emotional ties
(
attach
, bond
, tie
, bind
)
create social or emotional ties
The grandparents want to bond with the child
The grandparents want to bond with the child
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()
Wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
(
bandage
, bind
)
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
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()
Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
(
obligate
, bind
, hold
, oblige
)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
He's held by a contract
He's held by a contract
I'll hold you by your promise
I'll hold you by your promise
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()
Secure with or as if with ropes
(
tie down
, truss
, bind
, tie up
)
secure with or as if with ropes
Tie down the prisoners
tie down the prisoners
Tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed
tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed
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Cause to be constipated
(
bind
, constipate
)
cause to be constipated
These foods tend to constipate you
These foods tend to constipate you
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(chemistry) form a chemical bond with
(
bind
)
(chemistry) form a chemical bond with
The hydrogen binds the oxygen
The hydrogen binds the oxygen
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Fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
(
bind
, tie
)
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
They tied their victim to the chair
They tied their victim to the chair
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Provide with a binding
(
bind
)
provide with a binding
Bind the books in leather
bind the books in leather
