BINDING
/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of BINDING
To tie; to confine by any ligature.
To cohere or stick together in a mass.
"Just to make the cheese more binding"
To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.
"I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while."
An item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together.
The spine of a book where the pages are held together.
A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment.
(of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.
"This contract is a legally binding agreement."
(of food) Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea.
"Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding."
Synonyms of BINDING
Words with similar meaning
Examples of BINDING in a Sentence
- "Just to make the cheese more binding"
- "I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while."
- "This contract is a legally binding agreement."
- "Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding."
Word Details
Is BINDING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BINDING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BINDING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for BINDING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | i | n | d | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BINDING
27 words from the letters in BINDING
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How to Use BINDING in Word Games
BINDING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BINDING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BINDING to find 27 additional valid words.