adj · noun · verb · 15 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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bīndʹing
/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
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rhymes with -aɪndɪŋ
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: usually
Qualifier: contract
Examples
This contract is a legally binding agreement.
A sworn statement (i.e., "made under oath)"is legally binding.
Meaning relationships
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2
adj
Meaning 2
Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding.
Meaning relationships
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3
noun
Meaning 3
An item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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4
noun
Meaning 4
The spine of a book where the pages are held together.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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5
noun
Meaning 5
A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, manufacturing, sewing, textiles
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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6
noun
Meaning 6
The association of a named item with an element of a program.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract