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binding

49 ENTRIES FOUND:

1bind·ing

noun \ˈbīn-diŋ\

Definition of BINDING

1
: the action of one that binds
2
: a material or device used to bind: as a : the cover and materials that hold a book together b : a narrow fabric used to finish raw edges c : a set of ski fastenings for holding the boot firm on the ski

Examples of BINDING

  1. a carpet edged with canvas binding
  2. The bindings have started to come loose.

First Known Use of BINDING

13th century

Other Printing Terms

epigraph, errata, leader, mechanical, notch, tittle, underscore, widow

Rhymes with BINDING

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