1. the cover and backing of a book
2. fastenings or straps that hold something in place
3. strips of fabric used to finish or reinforce edges
Usage: sewing; crafts

Examples

• The antique book had beautiful leather bindings.
• She carefully removed the old bindings from the manuscript.
• The ski bindings released when he fell.
• Check that your snowboard bindings are properly adjusted.
• The quilt had colorful bindings around all the edges.
• He used bias tape as bindings for the blanket.
• The loose bindings made the book fall apart.