Binding
/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Binding
verb
- To tie; to confine by any ligature.
- To cohere or stick together in a mass.
"Just to make the cheese more binding"
- To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.
"I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while."
- To exert a binding or restraining influence.
"These are the ties that bind."
- To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.
"to bind grain in bundles to bind a prisoner"
noun
- An item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together.
- The spine of a book where the pages are held together.
- A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment.
- The association of a named item with an element of a program.
- The interface of a library with a programming language other than one it is written in.
"The Python binding is automatically generated."
adjective
- (of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.
"This contract is a legally binding agreement."
- (of food) Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea.
"Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding."
Anagrams of Binding
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
b3
i1
n1
d2
i1
n1
g2
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Binding
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Binding"
Binding is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Binding" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "binding" is a medium-scoring word.