the act of fastening, securing, uniting, or the like.

anything that binds.

the covering within which the leaves of a book are bound.

a strip of material that protects or decorates the edge of a tablecloth, rug, etc.

Skiing . a mechanical device on a ski, usually made of metal, that fastens the boot securely to the ski.

that binds; restrictive.

having power to bind or oblige; obligatory

a binding promise.

adjective

alterable , breakable , revocable , unbinding , unconfining , unnecessary

adjective

bounden , compulsory , conclusive , counted upon , essential , imperative , incumbent on , indissoluble , irrevocable , mandatory , obligatory , required , requisite , unalterable , attached , enslaved , fastened , indentured , limiting , restraining , tied , tying

noun

adhesive , belt , fastener , jacket , tie , wrapper , astriction , astringent , constriction bandage , cord , edging , galloon swaddling , ligature , ligsation , limiting , mandatory , necessary , obligation , obligatory , reestraint , restraining , restriction , restrictive , ribbon , rope , stringent , tape , tether , tying , valid