Definitions of bind:

  • noun:   something that hinders as if with bonds
  • verb:   create social or emotional ties
  • verb:   form a chemical bond with
    Example: "The hydrogen binds the oxygen"
  • verb:   make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
    Example: "The Chinese would bind the feet of their women"
  • verb:   wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
  • verb:   provide with a binding
    Example: "Bind the books in leather"
  • verb:   cause to be constipated
  • verb:   bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
  • verb:   fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
  • verb:   secure with or as if with ropes
  • verb:   stick to firmly