bin | (noun) a container; usually has a lid | - |
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(noun) the quantity contained in a bin | Synonyms: binful |
binary | (noun) a pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system | Synonyms: binary program |
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(noun) a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation | Synonyms: binary star, double star |
bind | (noun) something that hinders as if with bonds | - |
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binder | (noun) something used to tie or bind | Synonyms: ligature |
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(noun) holds loose papers or magazines | Synonyms: ring-binder |
(noun) a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves | Synonyms: reaper binder |
(noun) something used to bind separate particles together or facilitate adhesion to a surface | - |
bindery | (noun) a workshop where books are bound | - |
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binding | (noun) the act of applying a bandage | Synonyms: bandaging, dressing |
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(noun) the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book | Synonyms: back, book binding, cover |
(noun) strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration | - |
(noun) one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall | Synonyms: ski binding |
(noun) the capacity to attract and hold something | - |
bindweed | (noun) any of several vines of the genera Convolvulus and Calystegia having a twining habit | - |
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bine | (noun) European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America | Synonyms: common hop, common hops, European hop, Humulus lupulus |
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binful | (noun) the quantity contained in a bin | Synonyms: bin |
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binge | (noun) an occasion for excessive eating or drinking | Synonyms: bout, bust, tear |
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(noun) any act of immoderate indulgence | Synonyms: orgy, splurge |
binger | (noun) someone addicted to crack cocaine | Synonyms: crack addict |
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bingle | (noun) a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base | Synonyms: single |
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bingo | (noun) a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards | Synonyms: beano, keno, lotto |
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binnacle | (noun) a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm) | - |
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binoculars | (noun) (plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes | Synonyms: field glasses, opera glasses |
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binomial | (noun) (mathematics) a quantity expressed as a sum or difference of two terms; a polynomial with two terms | - |
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binturong | (noun) arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair | Synonyms: Arctictis bintourong, bearcat |
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