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A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.

A long strip of material, color, etc, that is different from the surrounding area.

A strip of decoration.

That which serves as the means of union or connection between persons; a tie.

To fasten with a band.

To fasten an identifying band around the leg of (a bird).

A group of musicians who perform together as an ensemble, usually for a professional recording artist.

A type of orchestra originally playing janissary music.

A marching band.

A group of people loosely united for a common purpose (a band of thieves).

To group together for a common purpose; to confederate.

To group (students) together by perceived ability; to stream.

To tie; to confine by any ligature.

To cohere or stick together in a mass.

Example: Just to make the cheese more binding

To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.

Example: I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while.

To exert a binding or restraining influence.

Example: These are the ties that bind.