bindings
Book spine covers
Bindings are what hold things together or in place.
Ski bindings attach boots to skis.
Book bindings hold pages together.
In programming, bindings connect a name to a value or link software components: The Python bindings let you call the C library.
A binding agreement or contract is one that obligates the parties to its terms.
Frame-and-prong fastener
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- latchDoor-securing catch
- snapSudden sharp sound
velcro · zipper · knot · tie · toggle · clip · button · rivet
Metal bonds for prisoners
- handcuffsLocking wrist restraints
- chainsLinked metal restraints
- manaclesWrist shackles for prisoners
- fettersAnkle restraints, often metal
cuffs · straitjacket · rope · zip-ties · restraints · bondage · swaddling · confinement
Column of vertebrae
- coverProtect by overlaying
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- glueBonding substance
hardcover · paperback · leather · cloth · case · board · endpaper · sewn
Arrange letters correctly
- oathFormal binding promise
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- covenantBinding formal pledge
- pactFormal agreement between parties
curse · incantation · contract · promise · summoning · conjuring · enchantment · handfasting
Enforceable written agreement
- agreementShared position between parties
- obligationRequired task or commitment
- covenantBinding formal pledge
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
stipulation · terms · enforceability · compliance · provision · clause · deed
buckle
Frame-and-prong fastener
snap · velcro · zipper · knot · tie · toggle · clip · button · rivet · hasp
shackles
Metal bonds for prisoners
fetters · cuffs · straitjacket · rope · zip-ties · restraints · bondage · swaddling · confinement · constraint
spine
Column of vertebrae
- coverProtect by overlaying
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
glue · hardcover · paperback · leather · cloth · case · board · endpaper · sewn · codex
spell
Arrange letters correctly
pact · curse · incantation · contract · promise · summoning · conjuring · enchantment · handfasting · blood oath
contract
Enforceable written agreement
- agreementShared position between parties
- obligationRequired task or commitment
- covenantBinding formal pledge
commitment · stipulation · terms · enforceability · compliance · provision · clause · deed
boot
High shoe or startup
telemark · touring · step-in · mounting · baseplate · brake · adjustment · retention · flex
variable
Prone to fluctuation
parameter · argument · scope · declaration · assignment · lambda · closure · dynamic · static · late
- cross-country skiingski poles, ski boots, poles, skis, herringbone
- ski gearskis, ski poles, ski boots, ski goggles, ski helmet
- Ski Jumpingtakeoff, flight, landing, outrun, large hill
- skiingskiing, ski, ski resort, ski slope, ski slopes
- Ski tripskis, poles, ski poles, boots, ski boots
- action gearskateboard, snowboard, surfboard, wakeboard, longboard
bindingsreleases
Lets go or publishes
separations · disconnections · detachments · looseners · disengagements
bindingsfreedoms
Rights to act unhindered
liberties · releases · emancipation · independence · autonomy
bindingsloose connections
Unstable points of attachment
slack · looseness · play · give · separations
- 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