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