a flat, thin piece of material used to fasten things or to strengthen something

something which encircles

an agreement that a person must keep to, especially one that has force in law; the document containing such an agreement

binder or fastener

to take and keep a firm hold of (a person, thing); a small bag for travelling

clasp, embrace

(to put on) one of a pair of metal rings joined by a chain, fastened round a prisoner's wrist

bond

a curved line in the shape of a spiral, as on a snail's shell

bow, loop

parts of one or more pieces of string, rope etc twisted together to make a fastening

bow, loop

a band of strong tissues that holds two or more bones together

bow, loop

one ring or loop of a chain

component, connection

grassy land, especially near the sea

component, connection

a soft cotton material, used for putting on a wounds

fiber

a small rose-shaped badge or ornament

bow, loop

the male part of a flower, bearing pollen

fiber

fiber

fiber

to fasten (a person, thing) with string, rope etc; (also 'necktie') a band of material worn under the collar of a shirt and knotted in front; a long piece of rope etc used for fastening; something that keeps people united; an equal score in a game etc

fastening

a sharp piece of wood placed across the necks of oxen pulling a cart etc; a symbol of defeat etc

bondage, bond