binds
/baɪndz/ · noun
Meaning
- That which binds or ties.
- A troublesome situation; a problem; a predicament or quandary.
- Any twining or climbing plant or stem, especially a hop vine; a bine.
- A ligature or tie for grouping notes.
- A strong grip or stranglehold on a position that is difficult for the opponent to break.
- The indurated clay of coal mines.
- To tie; to confine by any ligature.
- To cohere or stick together in a mass.
- To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.
- To exert a binding or restraining influence.
- To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.
- To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.
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