An item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together.

The spine of a book where the pages are held together.

(sewing) A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment.

(programming) The association of a named item with an element of a program.

(programming) The interface of a library with a programming language other than one it is written in.

(chemistry) The action or result of making two or more molecules stick together.

present participle and gerund of bind

(of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.

(of food) Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea.