bind
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: binds · binded
Sense 1
To tie; to confine by any ligature.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To cohere or stick together in a mass.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
That which binds or ties.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A troublesome situation; a problem; a predicament or quandary.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bind” mean?
To tie; to confine by any ligature.
Is “bind” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.