noun

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That which binds or ties.

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A troublesome situation; a problem; a predicament or quandary.

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Any twining or climbing plant or stem, especially a hop vine; a bine.

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A ligature or tie for grouping notes.

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A strong grip or stranglehold on a position that is difficult for the opponent to break.

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the Maróczy Bind

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The indurated clay of coal mines.

verb

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To tie; to confine by any ligature.

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To cohere or stick together in a mass.

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Just to make the cheese more binding

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To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.

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I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while.

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To exert a binding or restraining influence.

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These are the ties that bind.

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To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.

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to bind grain in bundles  to bind a prisoner

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To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.

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Frost binds the earth.

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To couple.

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To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other social tie.

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to bind the conscience  to bind by kindness  bound by affection  commerce binds nations to each other

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To put (a person) under definite legal obligations, especially, under the obligation of a bond or covenant.

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To place under legal obligation to serve.

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to bind an apprentice  bound out to service

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To protect or strengthen by applying a band or binding, as the edge of a carpet or garment.

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To make fast (a thing) about or upon something, as by tying; to encircle with something.

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to bind a belt about one  to bind a compress upon a wound

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To cover, as with a bandage.

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to bind up a wound

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To prevent or restrain from customary or natural action, as by producing constipation.

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Certain drugs bind the bowels.

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To put together in a cover, as of books.

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The three novels were bound together.

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To make two or more elements stick together.

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To associate an identifier with a value; to associate a variable name, method name, etc. with the content of a storage location.

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To complain; to whine about something.

Examples of binds in a Sentence

Midea appears to be the city of Midas, and the name is one more link in the chain that binds Mycenae to Phrygia.

When the Pi leaves the myosin, the head binds the actin and the power stroke is released as the head bind actin.

If each monomer binds 10 chlorophylls then the LHCI more than doubles the light-harvesting size of PSI.

If approved, the CVA binds all creditors irrespective of how they voted and allows the directors to retain control of their company.

In addition, the presence of soluble fiber may influence how much bile acid binds to the insoluble fiber that is present.

The HIV-1 surface envelope glycoprotein gp120 binds to CD4, leaving its V3 domain available for secondary interactions with raft GSLs.

The peptide ligand binds at the highly conserved cleft formed at the interface between the two tandem BRCT subdomains.

Nystatin however, binds to ergosterol and alters membrane permeability and hence allows leakage of intracellular contents.

Renagel® binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.

The talin head binds acidic phospholipids [32 ], and PIP2 activates the integrin-binding sites in talin [39] .

Together with a supporting cast of coked-up gun-toting psychos, they inhabit a god-forsaken society where violence is the glue that binds everything together.

We are investigating the nature of how IgE binds to its receptors using surface plasmon resonance, studying binding over a range of temperatures.

For example, tetracycline binds to bacterial ribosomes, which make proteins, and in doing so hinders protein production.

And do not untie the knot which binds us together on the Day of Resurrection O Lord of the Worlds.

The bottle maker heats the fractured neck of the bottle, binds a band of molten glass round the end of it and simultaneously shapes the inside and the outside of the neck by using the tool shown in fig.

As an ideological system, ranchero culture binds together very poor and relatively rich members of the upland communities beyond the ejidos.

We demonstrated that Chp2 binds both C. abortus elementary bodies and reticulate bodies in an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Catatonia in the infant is not visible because he binds himself to the parent via the stratagem of identification with that parent.

Sodium polyphosphate, present on the kibble surface, binds salivary calcium and thus limits tartar formation.

The Greek Orthodox faith binds together both religion and culture.

One of those colors will be used as an accent color throughout your room and is a unifier since it will be the color that binds the others together.

A type of beneficial mold forms which binds the soy together.

It works by using the active ingredient apoaequorin, which binds to calcium ions.

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Hydrocodone binds to pain receptors and reduces the sensation of pain.

There's the fresh outdoors, the companions, the food and the final accoutrement that binds it all together, the wine.

The platelet plug then binds coagulation proteins to form a clot that stops bleeding.

For example, the bulk agent psyllium helps some people by absorbing excess fluid and solidifying stools; cholestyramine, which binds bile acids, is effective in treating bile-salt-induced diarrhea.

The chelating agent encircles and binds to the metal in the body's tissues, forming a complex; that complex is then released from the tissue to travel in the bloodstream.

Chelation-The process by which a molecule encircles and binds to a metal and removes it from tissue.

IgE binds to the mast cells, causing them to suddenly release a number of chemicals, including histamine, heparin, serotonin, and bradykinin.

Ligand-Any type of small molecule that binds to a larger molecule.

Each class of antibody binds to corresponding molecules (antigens) on the cell surfaces of certain foreign organisms or substances, attempting to protect the body against reactions or illness.

Normally when a person breathes fresh air into the lungs, the oxygen in the air binds with a molecule called hemoglobin (Hb) that is found in red blood cells.

When one sperm successfully binds with the zona pellucida, a series of chemical reactions occurs to allow only that sperm to penetrate.

The platelets stimulate the release other chemicals, called factors, which help form a strong permanent clot. vWF binds to and stabilizes factor VIII, one of the factors involved in forming the permanent clot.

One of these chemicals, histamine, binds to the surfaces of these other cells, through special proteins called histamine receptors.

It is a tie that binds them together, endures over time, and leads the infant to experience pleasure, joy, safety, and comfort in the caregiver's company.

You may feel tempted to go with a smaller size, but rather than getting more exposure, you'll more likely end up with a suit that binds.

It binds to the intestines' mucous membranes and helps to maintain the proper balance of good bacteria in your digestive system.

Avidin binds with biotin and prevents it from being used by the body.

The circle of a ring symbolizes eternity and some believe the metal encircling fingers binds a lover to you.

The idea is that the ring binds two lovers together through the words touching the skin.

This design concept represents never ending love and the strength of the love that binds couples together.

The idea is that when the engraved words touch the skin it binds the wearer closer to the person who gave them the ring.

It also binds with fatty acids in the intestines so that they are not absorbed into the blood stream, which accounts for its beneficial effects on cholesterol as well as its preventative effects against heart disease.

Soluble fiber binds to bile acids in the intestines, which leads to their elimination.

Fairy tales and the stories, games, and ideas we weave from them help spin a thread that binds us all together.

Therapeutic Hair Repair binds moisture to hydrate the hair and scalp, repairs split ends and neutralizes bacteria.

The crystal sustains you for eternity and binds you.

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