Meaning of bind

Definition of bind

(noun) something that hinders as if with bonds
(verb) stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
create social or emotional ties; "The grandparents want to bond with the child"
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope; "The Chinese would bind the feet of their women"
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed"
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"
provide with a binding; "bind the books in leather"
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord; "They tied their victim to the chair"
form a chemical bond with; "The hydrogen binds the oxygen"
cause to be constipated; "These foods tend to constipate you"

Other information on bind

WIKIPEDIA results for bind
Amazon results for bind