Definition of "binds" []

• Plural form of bind. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bind. (verb)

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• "V. iv.59 (333,9) [according as marraige binds, and blood breaks] I cannot discover what has here puzzled the commentator [W]: _to swear according as marriage binds_, ii to take the oath enjoin'd in the ceremonial of marriage."
• "A diverse group, to be sure, but Peterson makes a persuasive case that more than just the “reformer” label binds them."
• "Insulin binds to the cells and activates their receptors so that they can use sugar."