1. A cementing material, either hydrated cement or a product of cement or lime and reactive siliceous material, for holding loose material together.
2. A component of an adhesive composition that is primarily responsible for the adhesive forces which hold two bodies together.
3.A binding agent.
4.A soil binder.
5.A binding joist.
6.A binding stone.
7. Any member which binds together components of a framing structure.