Dictionary Entry
bind
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Meaning
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To tie or fasten something tightly, or to make someone unable to move or act.
Example Sentence
The rope was used to bind the prisoner's hands, but he later managed to loosen it.
Usage Note
Used to describe physically tying things together, like packages or limbs, or metaphorically, like being bound by a promise or duty. It can also refer to the cover of a book.