bond

¹bond

noun \ˈbänd\

Definition of BOND

1

: something that binds or restrains : fetter

2

: a binding agreement : covenant

3

a : a band or cord used to tie something b : a material or device for binding c : an attractive force that holds together the atoms, ions, or groups of atoms in a molecule or crystal d : an adhesive, cementing material, or fusible ingredient that combines, unites, or strengthens

4

: a uniting or binding element or force : tie <the bonds of friendship>

5

a : an obligation made binding by a money forfeit; also : the amount of the money guarantee b : one who acts as bail or surety c : an interest-bearing certificate of public or private indebtedness d : an insurance agreement pledging surety for financial loss caused to another by the act or default of a third person or by some contingency over which the third person may have no control

6

: the systematic lapping of brick in a wall

7

: the state of goods made, stored, or transported under the care of bonded agencies until the duties or taxes on them are paid

8

: a 100-proof straight whiskey aged at least four years under government supervision before being bottled —called also bonded whiskey

9

: bond paper

Examples of BOND

1. a daughter's bond with her mother
2. Recent events have helped to strengthen the bonds between our two countries.
3. My roommate and I share a common bond because we both grew up in the Midwest.
4. She has invested most of her money in stocks and bonds.

Origin of BOND

Middle English band, bond — more at band

First Known Use: 12th century

Related to BOND

Synonyms: band, bind, bracelet, chain, cuff(s), fetter, handcuff(s), irons, ligature, manacle(s), shackle

Related Words: captivity, confinement, constraint, curb, enchainment, enslavement, hindrance, immurement, imprisonment, incarceration, restraint, restriction; entanglement, net, trammel, trap; collar, straitjacket (also straightjacket); fastener, hobble, hold, hold-down, holding, tie

Near Antonyms: detaching, disengaging, parting, separation; unbinding, unfastening, unfettering, untying (or untieing); emancipation, freedom, liberation, release

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Rhymes with BOND

blond, fond, frond, Gond, pond, rand, sonde, wand, yond