n.
Pronunciation: ' bänd
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English band, bond ― more at BAND
Date: 12th century
1 : something that binds or restrains : FETTER
2 : a binding agreement : COVENANT
3 a : a band or cord used to tie something b : a material or device for binding c : an attractive force that holds together the atoms, ions, or groups of atoms in a molecule or crystal d : an adhesive, cementing material, or fusible ingredient that combines, unites, or strengthens
4 : a uniting or binding element or force : TIE <the bond s of friendship>
5 a : an obligation made binding by a money forfeit also : the amount of the money guarantee b : one who acts as bail or surety c : an interest-bearing certificate of public or private indebtedness d : an insurance agreement pledging surety for financial loss caused to another by the act or default of a third person or by some contingency over which the third person may have no control
6 : the systematic lapping of brick in a wall
7 : the state of goods made, stored, or transported under the care of bonded agencies until the duties or taxes on them are paid
8 : a 100-proof straight whiskey aged at least four years under government supervision before being bottled ― called also bonded whiskey
9 : BOND PAPER