binding
Holds pages together
Binding describes something that holds together or obligates.
A binding agreement is legally enforceable—you can't back out without consequences.
Book binding holds pages together; a ski binding attaches boot to ski.
As a noun, binding is the material covering a book's spine or edging fabric on a quilt.
The contract is binding once both parties sign.
Column of vertebrae
- coverProtect by overlaying
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
gluing · endpaper · headband · case · hardcover · paperback · gilt · embossing
Bonding substance
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
sealant · resin · paste · gum · mucilage · bonding · laminate · PVA
Enforceable written agreement
- agreementShared position between parties
- covenantBinding formal pledge
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- promiseCommitment to act
pledge · duty · legal · enforceable · terms · conditions · stipulation · clause
Metal bonds for prisoners
- handcuffsLocking wrist restraints
- chainsLinked metal restraints
- fettersAnkle restraints, often metal
- manaclesWrist shackles for prisoners
bonds · cuffs · straitjacket · leash · tether · hobble · ligature · trammels
spine
Column of vertebrae
- coverProtect by overlaying
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
sewing · gluing · endpaper · headband · case · hardcover · paperback · gilt · embossing · stamping
glue
Bonding substance
cement · sealant · resin · paste · gum · mucilage · bonding · laminate · PVA · sizing
contract
Enforceable written agreement
- agreementShared position between parties
- covenantBinding formal pledge
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
promise · pledge · duty · legal · enforceable · terms · conditions · stipulation · clause · oath
shackles
Metal bonds for prisoners
manacles · bonds · cuffs · straitjacket · leash · tether · hobble · ligature · trammels · confinement
tie
Equal score, or neckwear
band · wrap · secure · cinch · lash · truss · bandage · tourniquet · ligature · girdle
trim
Remove unwanted edges
seam · ribbon · braid · welting · cording · facing · serging · overlock · selvage · grosgrain
- quiltingquilt, quilting, patchwork, quilts, quilt top
- book collectingbibliophiles, first editions, rare books, first edition, antiquarian
- joining methodswelding, TIG welding, spot welding, brazing, soldering
- trimlace, fringe, molding, piping, braid
- print finishinglaminating, embossing, die cutting, folding, trimming
- publishingpublishers, editors, editor, publishing house, books
bindingoptional
Not mandatory
voluntary · non-binding · discretionary · noncompulsory · non-compulsory
bindingfreeing
Releasing from confinement
releasing · loosening · unbinding · liberating · untying
bindingrevocable
Able to be canceled
reversible · alterable · changeable · provisional · voidable
- legally bindingEnforceable under the law
- binding contractEnforceable legal agreement
- binding agreementEnforceable mutual commitment
- binding decisionJudgment parties must obey
- binding agentSubstance that unifies components
- binding promiseEnforceable pledge or commitment
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