binding
part of speech
noun (binding, bindings); adjective (binding); -ing form of the verb bind (bind, binds, bound, binding)
meaning for a pupil
1) The cover and spine that hold the pages of a book together. tree →
2) (adjective) Having to be obeyed, like a binding agreement or promise. tree →
3) A strip or fastening that holds something, like ski bindings that fix boots to skis. tree →
4) (verb) Tying or fastening things together. tree →
sense in the lessons
In school and libraries: the binding of an old book. In law and formal rules: a legally binding contract. In sport: ski or snowboard bindings. In science and cooking: egg is a binding agent in cakes. Phrases: legally binding, binding agreement, binding agent.
examples
- The binding of the old book was falling apart. tree →
- The contract is legally binding. tree →
- She checked her ski bindings before going down the slope. tree →
- Egg acts as a binding agent in burgers. tree →
- They were binding the sticks with string. tree →
- The decision of the referee is binding. tree →
- Tears stood in his eyes, and glistened on his cheeks; he carried a great book and the binding was of velvet, with silver clasps. tree →
note
Past of bind is bound, not "binded". "Binding" in a contract means you must keep it; breaking it can have consequences.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «binding» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.