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binder

binder

9 2.8
Something that holds things together, like rope or glue
  • noun
  • /ˈbaɪndər/
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  • Please place all of your documents in the binder to keep everything secure and in one place.

Examples

  • I bought a thick binder to hold all my important papers for the project.

  • But you can't download a book bound by the best binder in the world.

    Blog text (28)

  • Note: This would be handy information to keep in your coupon binder, if you have one!

    Blog text (7)

  • It's obvious ring binders were invented in the late 19th century.

    Blog text (32)

  • No subjects wore support hose or abdominal binders during testing.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Avoid backpacks and school binders made of nylon or new plastics, especially PVC vinyl.

    Blog text (29)

  • The teacher handed out binders to help the students organize their notes and assignments.

Synonyms

tie
vsbinder
107 1.0

A piece of string or ribbon used to fasten things together

is the general term covering many fastening materials and holding methods
binding
vsbinder
17 3.9

A strip of cloth or material that covers and holds the edge of something

is broader and applies to many fastening uses beyond edge securing
bonder
vsbinder
  • Specialized
6.7

A material used to make two things stick together

is broader and includes cords, adhesives, and various fastening devices

Antonyms

separator
3 3.4

A thing that keeps two areas apart, like a curtain or a mark in text

Compounds

ring-binder
3 2.4

A folder with rings that open to hold loose sheets of paper

binder board
  • Specialized
6.9

Thick cardboard that people use to make book covers

reaper binder
  • Archaic
9.9

A machine that cuts grain and ties it into bundles

How Strong

bolt
  • Specialized
42 3.8
clamp
92 3.3
binder
9 2.8
tape
277 1.0
string
222 1.0

Surface Forms

binder singular
binders plural

Morphology

binder = bind (transparent) = bind + er

Standard agent/instrument nominalization from 'bind'; a learner knowing 'bind' can infer a device or thing that binds.

Etymology

Binder comes from the old English verb bind meaning 'to tie' and the ending -er meaning 'one that does'. So a binder is anything that holds or 'ties' other things together, whether a strap, a piece of rope, or a clip.