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binding
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adj 1: executed with proper legal authority; "a binding
contract"
n 1: the capacity to attract and hold something
2: strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or
decoration
3: the act of applying a bandage [syn: dressing, bandaging,
binding]
4: one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a
ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should
release in case of a fall [syn: ski binding, binding]
5: the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a
book; "the book had a leather binding" [syn: binding, book
binding, cover, back]
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blinding
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adj 1: shining intensely; "the blazing sun"; "blinding
headlights"; "dazzling snow"; "fulgent patterns of
sunlight"; "the glaring sun" [syn: blazing, blinding,
dazzling, fulgent, glaring, glary]
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bookbinding
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n 1: the craft of binding books
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finding
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n 1: the act of determining the properties of something, usually
by research or calculation; "the determination of molecular
structures" [syn: determination, finding]
2: the decision of a court on issues of fact or law
3: something that is found; "the findings in the
gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours
after dinner"; "an area rich in archaeological findings"
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grinding
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n 1: material resulting from the process of grinding; "vegetable
grindings clogged the drain"
2: a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)
3: the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water
or wind or ice [syn: grinding, abrasion, attrition,
detrition]
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hiding
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n 1: the activity of keeping something secret [syn:
concealment, concealing, hiding]
2: the state of being hidden; "he went into hiding"
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riding
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n 1: the sport of siting on the back of a horse while
controlling its movements [syn: riding, horseback
riding, equitation]
2: travel by being carried on horseback [syn: riding,
horseback riding]
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shining
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adj 1: marked by exceptional merit; "had shining virtues and few
faults"; "a shining example"
2: made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a
sheen or glow; "bright silver candlesticks"; "a burnished
brass knocker"; "she brushed her hair until it fell in
lustrous auburn waves"; "rows of shining glasses"; "shiny
black patents" [syn: bright, burnished, lustrous,
shining, shiny]
3: reflecting light; "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the
horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon
like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining
white enamel" [syn: glistening, glossy, lustrous,
sheeny, shiny, shining]
n 1: the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or
waxing it; "the shining of shoes provided a meager living";
"every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing" [syn:
shining, polishing]
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signing
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n 1: language expressed by visible hand gestures [syn: sign
language, signing]
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timing
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n 1: the time when something happens
2: the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to
achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics,
mechanics)
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winding
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adj 1: marked by repeated turns and bends; "a tortuous road up
the mountain"; "winding roads are full of surprises";
"had to steer the car down a twisty track" [syn:
tortuous, twisting, twisty, winding,
voluminous]
2: of a path e.g.; "meandering streams"; "rambling forest
paths"; "the river followed its wandering course"; "a winding
country road" [syn: meandering(a), rambling,
wandering(a), winding]
n 1: the act of winding or twisting; "he put the key in the old
clock and gave it a good wind" [syn: wind, winding,
twist]
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blindfolding
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reminding
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unwinding
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nonbinding
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