The action or process of fastening or securing something. The binding of the book was done with strong adhesive to ensure durability.
A strong covering holding the pages of a book together. The leather binding of the ancient manuscript was beautifully preserved.
A strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration. The quilt had a colorful binding that complemented its intricate patterns.
A mechanical device on a ski that holds the boot in place. He adjusted the ski binding to fit his new boots before hitting the slopes.
In computer programming, an association between an identifier and the value, function, or entity it represents. Dynamic binding allows the program to decide which method to invoke at runtime.