binder
binder Lexical Profile
binder Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A stiff, detachable cover, typically fitted with rings or clips, designed for holding loose sheets of paper together.
"She organized her science notes by placing them neatly in a three-ring binder."
A substance that acts cohesively to hold together other materials or ingredients, frequently used in cooking, construction, and manufacturing.
"The chef used beaten eggs as a binder to keep the crab cakes from falling apart in the skillet."
A temporary agreement or contract that provides immediate insurance coverage or legal commitment until a formal, permanent policy is issued.
"The real estate agent required the buyer to provide an insurance binder before they could formally close on the house."
• Rhymes for binder
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'bindere' and Old English 'bindere', equivalent to the root 'bind' combined with the agent suffix '-er'.
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