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bindingA cover that holds the pages of a book together

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A cover that holds the pages of a book together

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 책의 페이지들을 함께 묶어주는 표지, 제본

Korean pronunciation: **바인**딩

Example Sentences

  • My professor's promise to bring donuts is morally binding, even if not legally binding!
  • The binding on this old cookbook is falling apart from too much use.
  • She signed a binding agreement never to reveal her grandmother's secret recipe.

binding

NOUN

//ˈbaɪndɪŋ//

A cover that holds the pages of a book together

binding concept
💡 Concept

A bookbinder carefully creates the leather binding that holds pages together

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binding rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through paths winding, she's finding the perfect binding!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootbind
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Old English 'bindan' meaning 'to tie or fasten,' combined with the present participle suffix '-ing' to create the concept of 'the act of tying' or 'something that ties.'

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🎵Rhyme

windingfindingminding
winding
finding
minding

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My professor's promise to bring donuts is morally binding, even if not legally binding!

The binding on this old cookbook is falling apart from too much use.

She signed a binding agreement never to reveal her grandmother's secret recipe.

😄 Fun example

The hair tie binding my ponytail is so tight, I think I'm losing circulation!

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

fasteningtyingsecuringobligatorycompulsory

Antonyms

looseningoptionalvoluntary

Related

bondtiecontractagreementobligation