Meaning & use
binding
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something that fastens, wraps, or holds parts together, such as the cover and spine of a book or the strip finishing the edge of fabric
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The old book's leather binding was cracked and peeling at the corners.
She sewed a bright binding around the edge of the quilt to finish it neatly.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, 'binding' also describes an agreement or decision that must legally be obeyed, as in 'a binding contract.'
Words with a similar meaning
fasteningcover
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
legally or morally obligating a person or group to fulfill an agreement
Once both parties signed, the contract became legally binding.
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