I . v. a.
1.
Bind, fasten ( with a cord or string ), manacle, shackle, fetter.
2.
Knit, interlace, complicate, knot, entangle.
3.
Unite, join, connect, link, fasten, hold, bind, knit, lock, yoke.
4.
Oblige, constrain, restrain, confine.
II . n.
1.
Knot, fastening, band, ligature.
2.
Bond, obligation.
3.
Equal number ( on both sides, as of votes ).