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binds

/baɪndz/

binds is the plural of bind.

binds is the third-person singular simple present indicative of bind.

Meaning of bind

Noun

bind (countable and uncountable, plural binds)

  1. (countable) That which binds or ties.
  2. (countable) A troublesome situation; a problem; a predicament or quandary.
  3. Any twining or climbing plant or stem, especially a hop vine; a bine.
  4. (countable) A ligature or tie for grouping notes.
  5. (countable) A strong grip or stranglehold on a position, which is difficult for the opponent to break.
    • the Maróczy Bind
  6. The indurated clay of coal mines, or other overlying substances such as sandstone or shale.

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Phrases with binds

Words that rhyme with binds

Questions about binds

What is binds the plural of?
Binds is the plural of bind.
How do you pronounce binds?
Binds is pronounced /baɪndz/.

Words near binds in the dictionary

  1. bindosome
  2. bindosomes
  3. Bindoy
  4. bindrune
  5. bindrunes
  6. binds
  7. binds hand and foot
  8. binds off
  9. binds on equip
  10. binds on pickup
  11. binds over

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