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binds

/baɪndz/ · noun

Meaning

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

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data