Definition of bind

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Bind (v. t.) To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind; as, attraction binds the planets to the sun; frost binds the earth, or the streams..

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Apprentice :: Apprentice (v. t.) To bind to, or put under the care of, a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business..
Bondstone :: Bondstone (n.) A stone running through a wall from one face to another, to bind it together; a binding stone..
Pinion :: Pinion (v. t.) To bind or confine the wings of; to confine by binding the wings.
Brace :: Brace (v. t.) To bind or tie closely; to fasten tightly.
Snood :: Snood (v. t.) To bind or braid up, as the hair, with a snood..
Underbind :: Underbind (v. t.) To bind beneath.
Preengage :: Preengage (v. t.) To engage by previous contract; to bind or attach previously; to preoccupy.
Astringe :: Astringe (v. t.) To bind by moral or legal obligation.
Clamp :: Clamp (n.) A piece of wood placed across another, or inserted into another, to bind or strengthen..
Begird :: Begird (v. t.) To bind with a band or girdle; to gird.
Enfetter :: Enfetter (v. t.) To bind in fetters; to enchain.
Promissory :: Promissory (a.) Containing a promise or binding declaration of something to be done or forborne.
Acceptance :: Acceptance (n.) An agreeing to the action of another, by some act which binds the person in law..
Attachment :: Attachment (n.) The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an attachment to a friend, or to a party..
Chain :: Chain (v. t.) To fasten, bind, or connect with a chain; to fasten or bind securely, as with a chain; as, to chain a bulldog..
Binder :: Binder (n.) One who binds; as, a binder of sheaves; one whose trade is to bind; as, a binder of books..
Muzzle :: Muzzle (v. t.) To bind the mouth of; to fasten the mouth of, so as to prevent biting or eating; hence, figuratively, to bind; to sheathe; to restrain from speech or action..
Lash :: Lash (n.) To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten; as, to lash something to a spar; to lash a pack on a horse's back..
Bookbinder :: Bookbinder (n.) One whose occupation is to bind books.
Bottomry :: Bottomry (n.) A contract in the nature of a mortgage, by which the owner of a ship, or the master as his agent, hypothecates and binds the ship (and sometimes the accruing freight) as security for the repayment of money advanced or lent for the use of the ship, if she terminates her voyage successfully. If the ship is lost by perils of the sea, the lender loses the money; but if the ship arrives safe, he is to receive the money lent, with the interest or premium stipulated, although it may, and
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