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binding
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noun
the capacity to attract and hold something
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adjective
executed with proper legal authority
a binding contract
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noun
strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration
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noun
(= bandaging)
the act of applying a bandage
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noun
(= cover, back)
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
the book had a leather binding
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noun
one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall
arch
Noun
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A semi-circle shape, like an inverted "U".
Robert drew an arch on the paper.
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Any object having the shape of an arch, from stone bridges and doorways to bows.
They went through the arch into the church.
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A part of the foot, on the bottom, which is shaped like an arch.
She stepped on a nail and hurt the arch of her foot.
arch
Verb
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To make into the shape of an arch.
The cat arched its back.
arch
Prefix
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Arch added to the start of a word signifies it is important or the most important
An archbishop is a senior bishop.
-book villains may be an arch-enemy.