bindings

noun

plural of binding
as in straps

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  1. straps
  2. tapes
  3. belts
  4. lists
Noun
  • No, it’s being dragged by two large straps and rolling along on a quintet of wheels, stuffed with dirty laundry or maybe this week’s groceries.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The all-over dainty floral lace, sheer straps, and slight peplum silhouette are so romantic and stunning.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of straps
Noun
  • As Miller grew older, VHS tapes and DVDs became outdated and streaming services became the norm.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • These tapes feel far more vulnerable—even invasive knowing they were never meant for anyone else—than reading a diary.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tapes
Noun
  • Shields, undefeated at 18-0, is the heavy favorite despite being the challenger against Scott (5-1-1), who secured her belts last December.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Customers can find the bags at Whole Foods' self-checkout, checkout lanes, register belts, product displays and the Whole Body department, according to the Fishwife website.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of belts
Noun
  • Sadio Mane is one of the only players across the lists in each position to be the record transfer for consecutive ages.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The government's national toll of at least 265 dead and 500 missing lags far behind counts from local authorities, while an independent database lists over 4,100 as unaccounted for.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of lists
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