Binding

Bind·ing

Binding

a.
  1. That binds; obligatory.

Phrases & Compounds
Binding beam
the main timber in double flooring.
Binding joist
the secondary timber in double-framed flooring.

Binding

n.
  1. The act or process of one who, or that which, binds.
  2. Anything that binds; a bandage; the cover of a book, or the cover with the sewing, etc.; something that secures the edge of cloth from raveling.
  3. The transoms, knees, beams, keelson, and other chief timbers used for connecting and strengthening the parts of a vessel. (Naut.)