[bind.ing] n (13c) 1: the action of one that binds
2: a material or device used to bind: as a: the cover and materials that hold a book together b: a narrow fabric used to finish raw edges c: a set of ski fastenings for holding the boot firm on the ski
[2]binding adj (14c) 1: that binds
2: imposing an obligation -- bind.ing.ly adv -- bind.ing.ness n