binder — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Someone who binds.

2. Someone who binds. Someone who binds books; a bookbinder.

3. A cover or holder for unbound papers, pages, etc.

4. Something that is used to bind things together, often referring to the mechanism that accomplishes this for a book.

5. A software mechanism that performs binding.

   Examples

   The runtime binder considers inheritance and name hiding, and does overload resolution.

6. A program or routine that attaches malware to an existing harmless file on the target system.

   Examples

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   Some of these file binders can produce files that can't be detected by some anti-viruses, and if downloaded and run by an unsuspecting user, it can result in a system compromise.

7. A dossier.

8. A machine used in harvesting which cuts the stalks of a crop and then ties them into a bundle or sheaf.

   Synonyms

   sheaving machine

9. A chemical or other substance that causes two other substances to form into one.

10. A down payment on a piece of real property that secures the payor the right to purchase the property from the payee upon an agreement of terms.

11. A rubber band.

12. Material or clothing used in binding or flattening the breasts.

    Examples

    He had to send back the binders and return to clothing that was at least gender-neutral.

13. A protein binder.

14. One who whines or complains.

    Usage

    • UK usage
    • Slang

Noun

1. a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves

   Synonyms

   reaper binder

   Broader terms

   harvesterreaper

2. something used to bind separate particles together or facilitate adhesion to a surface

   Broader terms

   adhesive materialadhesive agentadhesive

3. holds loose papers or magazines

   Synonyms

   ring-binder

   Broader terms

   protective coveringprotective coverprotection

4. something used to tie or bind

   Synonyms

   ligature

   Broader terms

   ligament