Bind Definition
bind
- noun
- something that hinders as if with bonds
- verb
- stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
- create social or emotional ties; "The grandparents want to bond with the child"
- 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
- secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed"
- bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"
- provide with a binding; "bind the books in leather"
- fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord; "They tied their victim to the chair"
- form a chemical bond with; "The hydrogen binds the oxygen"
- cause to be constipated; "These foods tend to constipate you"
"Bind" in song lyrics
See how bind is used in real songs:
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"And a billion suckers pucker in a bind"
Aesop Rock — Dryspell -
"the point I which repelent signals ultimately bind"
Aesop Rock — Abandon All Hope -
"When bills pass due, then you stuck in a bind"
Big Pokey f/ Big Mike, Mr. 3-2 — The Way I Live
Words that rhyme with bind
Usage tips for "bind"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bind" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bind to find words that pair well.