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binding

bind·ing [ bnding ]


noun  (plural bind·ings)
Definition:
 
1. publishing book covering: the cover of a book, or the material used to cover books

2. publishing something holding book's pages together: the glue, strip of plastic, or other material that holds the pages of a book or booklet together

3. cord used for tying: something that is used to tie or protect things, especially a cord or tape that is wound repeatedly around something

4. handicraft fabric edging: a strip of fabric or tape attached to the edge of a piece of material to prevent it from fraying

5. skiing ski fastening: one of the fastenings on a ski or snowboard that hold the ski to the boot



adjective 
Definition:
 
obliging somebody to do something: creating a legal or moral obligation to do something, with no possibility of withdrawal or avoidance
a binding agreement

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