binder

/'baində/

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Word: Binder

Definition: A "binder" is a noun that generally refers to an object used to hold or secure loose papers or materials together. It can also refer to something that connects or holds separate items in place.

Usage Instructions:

• Common Use: Binders are often used in schools, offices, and homes to keep documents organized. They come in various sizes and types, such as three-ring binders, which have rings that open and close to hold papers.
• Example: "She used a binder to organize her school notes by subject."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more technical sense, a binder can refer to a substance that helps to glue materials together or keeps particles combined, such as in construction or art.
• Example: "The artist used a binder in the paint to ensure the pigments adhered well to the canvas."

Word Variants:

• Binding (noun): The action or process of securing or tying together.
• Bind (verb): The act of tying or securing things together.

Different Meanings:

1. Physical Binder: A folder or case for holding paper.

   • Example: "He brought a large binder to the meeting filled with reports."

2. Adhesive Binder: A material that helps substances stick together.

   • Example: "The glue served as a binder for the pieces of wood."

3. Agricultural Binder: A machine that cuts grain and binds it into sheaves (bundles).

   • Example: "The farmer used a binder to harvest the wheat efficiently."

Synonyms:

• Folder
• Organizer
• Notebook
• Clip
• Fastener

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs using "binder," but you might encounter phrases like "bind together," which means to unite different elements.

Example Sentences:

1. "I need a binder to keep my research papers organized for the presentation." 2.

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Noun

1. something used to tie or bind
2. holds loose papers or magazines
3. something used to bind separate particles together or facilitate adhesion to a surface
4. a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves

Synonyms

• ligature
• ring-binder
• reaper binder