bond
1. bond n [ME, fr. OE bo-nda householder, fr. ON bo-ndi, alter. of
b]u-andi, fr. prp. of bu-a to dwell; akin to OE bu-r dwelling - more at
BOWER obs : BONDMAN - bond aj
2. bond \'ba:nd\ n [ME band, bond - more at BAND] 1: something that binds
or restrains : FETTER 2: a binding agreement : COVENANT 3a: a band or
cord used to tie something 3b: a material or device for binding 3c: a
mechanism by means of which atoms, ions, or groups of atoms are held
together in a molecule or crystal - usu. represented in formulas by a line
or dot 3d: an adhesive, cementing material, or fusible ingredient that
combines, u nites, or strengthens 4: a tie of loyalty, sentiment, or
friendship 5a: an obligation made binding by a money forfeit; also : the
amoun t of the money guarantee 5b: one who acts as bail or surety 5c: an
interest-bearing certificate of public or private indebtedness 5d: an
insurance agreement pledging surety for financial loss caused by the act
or default of a person or by some contingency 6: the systematic lapping of
brick in a wall 7: the state of goods manufactured, stored, or transported
under the care o f bonded agencies until the duties or taxes on them are
paid
3. bond \'ba:n-d*-b*l\ vt 1: to lap (as brick) for solidity of construction
2a: to secure payment of duties and taxes on (goods) by giving a bond 2b:
to convert into a debt secured by bonds 2c: to provide a bond (sense 5d)
for or cause to provide such a bond 3a: to cause to adhere firmly 3b: to
embed in a matrix : to hold together or solidify by or as if by means of a
bond or binder :: COHERE - bond.able aj