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

The cover and spine that hold the pages of a book together. tree →
(adjective) Having to be obeyed, like a binding agreement or promise. tree →
A strip or fastening that holds something, like ski bindings that fix boots to skis. tree →
(verb) Tying or fastening things together. tree →

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 →
The contract is legally binding. tree →
She checked her ski bindings before going down the slope. tree →
Egg acts as a binding agent in burgers. tree →
They were binding the sticks with string. tree →
The decision of the referee is binding. tree →
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 →

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 →
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 →
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 →

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: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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Trees and pragmatics of «binding» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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