Definition of binding

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Binding (pl.) The transoms, knees, beams, keelson, and other chief timbers used for connecting and strengthening the parts of a vessel..

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Gain :: Gain (n.) A square or beveled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam..
Vellum :: Vellum (n.) A fine kind of parchment, usually made from calfskin, and rendered clear and white, -- used as for writing upon, and for binding books..
Hamshackle :: Hamshackle (v. t.) To fasten (an animal) by a rope binding the head to one of the fore legs; as, to hamshackle a horse or cow; hence, to bind or restrain; to curb..
String :: String (n.) A small cord, a line, a twine, or a slender strip of leather, or other substance, used for binding together, fastening, or tying things; a cord, larger than a thread and smaller than a rope; as, a shoe string; a bonnet string; a silken string..
Obligation :: Obligation (n.) That which obligates or constrains; the binding power of a promise, contract, oath, or vow, or of law; that which constitutes legal or moral duty..
Bound :: Bound (p. p. & a.) Inclosed in a binding or cover; as, a bound volume..
Deligation :: Deligation (n.) A binding up; a bandaging.
Colligation :: Colligation (n.) A binding together.
Promise :: Promise (v. i.) To give assurance by a promise, or binding declaration..
Splice :: Splice (v. t.) To unite, as spars, timbers, rails, etc., by lapping the two ends together, or by applying a piece which laps upon the two ends, and then binding, or in any way making fast..
Ligature :: Ligature (n.) The act of binding.
Fusion :: Fusion (v. t.) The union, or binding together, of adjacent parts or tissues..
Fasciation :: Fasciation (n.) The act or manner of binding up; bandage; also, the condition of being fasciated..
Promissory :: Promissory (a.) Containing a promise or binding declaration of something to be done or forborne.
Collation :: Collation (v. t.) The gathering and examination of sheets preparatory to binding.
Bounden :: Bounden (p. p & a.) Made obligatory; imposed as a duty; binding.
Wanty :: Wanty (n.) A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of a beast; also, a leather tie; a short wagon rope..
Iron :: Iron (n.) Not to be broken; holding or binding fast; tenacious.
Constringent :: Constringent (a.) Having the quality of contracting, binding, or compressing..
Twine :: Twine (n.) A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string..
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