binding
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5.6
- noun
- /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
- Specialized
- He quickly checked the binding on his ski to ensure it would release if he fell.
Examples
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After a great deal of fierce deadpan shimmying and pulling, he succeeds in loosening his bindings.
Fiction book (2001) -
When the first snows came, he oiled the ski bindings, counted the gloves, and dug out the sweaters.
Fiction book (1997) -
The company manufactures ski bindings and is one of the market leaders worldwide in that market.
Blog text (18) -
Before skiing down the mountain, you need to ensure that your binding is properly adjusted to keep your boots secure.
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The ski shop technician replaced the broken binding to ensure a safe ride for the customer.
Synonyms
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3.7
A part fixed to a ski that holds your boot and lets it come off if you fall
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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7.4
Energy needed to separate the parts of an atom, nucleus, or molecule
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A protective cover on the front, back, and spine of a book made of leather, cloth, or paper
- Specialized
A way of covering a book with the spine in one material and the covers in another
- Specialized
A book with its spine and most of the sides covered in a different material like leather
How Secure
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Binding comes from the old English verb bind, which means 'to tie' or 'fix in place'. A ski binding is the part that 'ties' your boot to the ski while still able to release if you fall.