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# binding

noun (binding, bindings); adjective (binding); -ing form of the verb bind (bind, binds, bound, binding)

«binding» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. The cover and spine that hold the pages of a book together. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/binding/#m1)
2. (adjective) Having to be obeyed, like a binding agreement or promise. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/binding/#m2)
3. A strip or fastening that holds something, like ski bindings that fix boots to skis. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/binding/#m3)
4. (verb) Tying or fastening things together. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/binding/#m4)

### In the lessons

In school and libraries: the binding of an old book. In law and formal rules: a legally binding contract. In sport: ski or snowboard bindings. In science and cooking: egg is a binding agent in cakes. Phrases: legally binding, binding agreement, binding agent.

### Examples

- The binding of the old book was falling apart. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/binding/#x1)
- The contract is legally binding. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/binding/#x2)
- She checked her ski bindings before going down the slope. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/binding/#x3)
- Egg acts as a binding agent in burgers. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/binding/#x4)
- They were binding the sticks with string. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/binding/#x5)
- The decision of the referee is binding. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/binding/#x6)
- Tears stood in his eyes, and glistened on his cheeks; he carried a great book and the binding was of velvet, with silver clasps. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/binding/#x7)

### Note

Past of bind is bound, not "binded". "Binding" in a contract means you must keep it; breaking it can have consequences.

## In Jewish tradition

Used for an oath that must be kept, and also for tying up things like sheaves or a foal.

**Interpretation.** A vow was taken very seriously; a husband or father could cancel a woman's vow in certain cases, and the rabbis discuss the rules in detail.

### Examples

- Every vow, and every binding oath to afflict the soul, her husband may let it stand, or her husband may make it void. (Torah NUM.30.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/binding/#x1)
- Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the choice vine; he washeth his garments in wine, and his vesture in the blood of grapes; (Torah GEN.49.11, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/binding/#x2)
- for, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves came round about, and bowed down to my sheaf.' (Torah GEN.37.7, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/binding/#x3)

### Note

Past of bind is bound, not "binded". "Binding" in a contract means you must keep it; breaking it can have consequences.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «binding» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/binding/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«binding» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/binding.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «binding» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/binding/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«binding» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/binding.html) on Mova free.