an electrical force linking atoms

[ Syn: chemical bond ]

the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition; the mutual adhesiveness of cells; a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion

[ Syn: adhesiveness , adhesion , adherence ]

a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal

[ Syn: bond certificate , bond certificate ]

a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest; the shifting alliances within a large family; their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them

[ Syn: alliance ]

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; the judge set bail at $10, 000; a $10, 000 bond was furnished by an alderman

[ Syn: bail , bail bond ]

a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

[ Syn: shackle , hamper , trammel ]

a connection that fastens things together

[ Syn: attachment ]

a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents

[ Syn: bond paper ]

United States civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in Georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War (born 1940)

[ Syn: bond , julian bond ]

British secret operative 007 in novels by Ian Fleming

[ Syn: bond , james bond ]

stick to firmly; Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?

[ Syn: adhere , hold fast , bind , stick , stick to ]

create social or emotional ties; The grandparents want to bond with the child

[ Syn: bind , tie , attach ]

issue bonds on

bring together in a common cause or emotion; The death of their child had drawn them together

[ Syn: bring together , draw together ]