n.
Pronunciation: ' b ī n-d ə r
Function: noun
Date: before 12th century
1 : a person or machine that binds something (as books)
2 a : something used in binding b : a usually detachable cover (as for holding sheets of paper)
3 : something (as tar or cement) that produces or promotes cohesion in loosely assembled substances
4 : a temporary insurance contract that provides coverage until the policy is issued
5 : something (as money) given in earnest also : the agreement arrived at
6 : a tobacco leaf wrapped between the filler and wrapper of a cigar