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bounden

The correct spelling is bounden.

How to pronounce bounden

/ˈbaʊnd(ə)n/
verb

IPA: /ˈbaʊnd(ə)n/

Say it like: Bow-nde-n

The correct spelling is bounden. To tie; to confine by any ligature. For example: "Just to make the cheese more binding"

Usage Examples

Just to make the cheese more binding

I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while.

These are the ties that bind.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To tie; to confine by any ligature.
  2. 2.To cohere or stick together in a mass.
  3. 3.To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.
  4. 4.To exert a binding or restraining influence.
  5. 5.To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.

adjective

  1. 1.Now chiefly in the term bounden duty: made obligatory; binding.
  2. 2.Bound.

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