bond

noun bonds

1. countable, uncountable A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
2. countable, uncountable A documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract; a debenture. Investors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suffered two big bear markets since 2000 and are wobbling again. It is hardly surprising that pension fu
3. countable, uncountable A partial payment made to show a provider that the customer is sincere about buying a product or a service. If the product or service is not purchased the customer then forfeits the bond.
4. countable, in plural, often, uncountable A physical connection which binds, a band. The prisoner was brought before the tribunal in iron bonds.
5. countable, uncountable An emotional link, connection or union; that which holds two or more people together, as in a friendship; a tie. They had grown up as friends and neighbors, and not even vastly differing political views could break the bond of their friendship.
6. countable, uncountable Moral or political duty or obligation. I love your majesty / According to my bond, nor more nor less.
7. countable, uncountable A link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule. Organic chemistry primarily consists of the study of carbon bonds, in their many variations.
8. countable, uncountable A binding agreement, a covenant. You could rely on him. His word was his bond.
9. uncountable The state of being stored in a bonded warehouse liquor bottled in bond
10. countable, uncountable A bail bond. The bailiff released the prisoner as soon as the bond was posted.
11. countable, uncountable Bond paper.
12. countable, uncountable Any constraining or cementing force or material. A bond of superglue adhered the teacups to the ceiling, much to the consternation of the cafe owners.
13. countable, uncountable In building, a specific pattern of bricklaying, based on overlapping rows or layers to give strength.

    Similar: bondwork

14. Scotland, countable, uncountable A mortgage.
15. countable, uncountable A heavy copper wire or rod connecting adjacent rails of an electric railway track when used as a part of the electric circuit.

verb bonds · bonding · bonded

1. transitive To connect, secure or tie with a bond; to bind. The gargantuan ape was bonded in iron chains and carted onto the stage.
2. transitive To cause to adhere (one material with another). The children bonded their snapshots to the scrapbook pages with mucilage.

   Similar: cling

3. transitive To form a chemical compound with. Under unusual conditions, even gold can be made to bond with other elements.
4. transitive To guarantee or secure a financial risk. The contractor was bonded with a local underwriter.
5. To form a friendship or emotional connection. The men had bonded while serving together in Vietnam.
6. transitive To put in a bonded warehouse; to secure (goods) until the associated duties are paid.
7. transitive To lay bricks in a specific pattern.
8. transitive To make a reliable electrical connection between two conductors (or any pieces of metal that may potentially become conductors). A house's distribution panel should always be bonded to the grounding rods via a panel bond.

Similar: stick

noun bonds

1. A peasant; churl.
2. A vassal; serf; one held in bondage to a superior.

adjective more bond · most bond

1. Subject to the tenure called bondage.
2. In a state of servitude or slavedom; not free.
3. Servile; slavish; pertaining to or befitting a slave. bond fear

proper noun Bonds

1. countable, uncountable A surname originating as an occupation.
2. countable, uncountable A unisex given name from Old Norse.
3. countable, uncountable An unincorporated community in Eagle County, Colorado, United States.
4. countable, uncountable A census-designated place and unincorporated community in Stone County, Mississippi, United States.
5. countable, uncountable An unincorporated community in Hickman County, Tennessee, United States.