(~s)
1.
A ~ promise, agreement, or decision must be obeyed or carried out.
...proposals for a legally ~ commitment on nations to stabilise emissions of carbon dioxide...
The panel’s decisions are secret and not ~ on the government.
ADJ: oft ADJ on n
2.
The ~ of a book is its cover.
Its books are noted for the quality of their paper and ~s.
N-VAR: oft with poss
3.
Binding is a strip of material that you put round the edge of a piece of cloth or other object in order to protect or decorate it.
...the Regency mahogany dining table with satinwood ~.
N-VAR
4.
Binding is a piece of rope, cloth, tape, or other material that you wrap around something so that it can be gripped firmly or held in place.
N-VAR
5.
see also bind