binds Meaning & Definition
What Does Binds Mean?
Binds is a noun that means plural of bind. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of bind. As a verb, it means To tie; to confine by any ligature.
Quick Facts About Binds
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //baɪndz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | bandage, dress and fasten |
Binds Definition (Noun)
- plural of bind
Binds as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bind
Noun
- That which binds or ties.
- A troublesome situation; a problem; a predicament or quandary.
- Any twining or climbing plant or stem, especially a hop vine; a bine.
- A ligature or tie for grouping notes.
- A strong grip or stranglehold on a position that is difficult for the opponent to break.
the Maróczy Bind
- The indurated clay of coal mines.
Verb
- To tie; to confine by any ligature.
- To cohere or stick together in a mass.
Just to make the cheese more binding
- To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.
I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while.
- To exert a binding or restraining influence.
These are the ties that bind.
- To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.
to bind grain in bundles to bind a prisoner
- To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.
Frost binds the earth.
- To couple.
- To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other social tie.
to bind the conscience to bind by kindness bound by affection commerce binds nations to each other
- To put (a person) under definite legal obligations, especially, under the obligation of a bond or covenant.
- To place under legal obligation to serve.
to bind an apprentice bound out to service
- To protect or strengthen by applying a band or binding, as the edge of a carpet or garment.
- To make fast (a thing) about or upon something, as by tying; to encircle with something.
to bind a belt about one to bind a compress upon a wound
- To cover, as with a bandage.
to bind up a wound
- To prevent or restrain from customary or natural action, as by producing constipation.
Certain drugs bind the bowels.
- To put together in a cover, as of books.
The three novels were bound together.
- To make two or more elements stick together.
- To associate an identifier with a value; to associate a variable name, method name, etc. with the content of a storage location.
- To complain; to whine about something.
Synonyms of Binds
Binds synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Binds
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Binds in a Sentence
the Maróczy Bind
Just to make the cheese more binding
I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while.
These are the ties that bind.
to bind grain in bundles to bind a prisoner
Frost binds the earth.
to bind the conscience to bind by kindness bound by affection commerce binds nations to each other
to bind an apprentice bound out to service
to bind a belt about one to bind a compress upon a wound
to bind up a wound
Certain drugs bind the bowels.
The three novels were bound together.
Word Forms & Grammar
binds
Words That Rhyme With Binds
How Do You Say Binds?
You say binds as //baɪndz//. It has 1 syllable.