1 (act of) connecting, joining, linking 2 connection, bond, link (also in computing), liaison, junction 3 (act of) tying, binding 4 fastening, fixing 5 (act of) belaying 6 (act of) allying 7 (act of) uniting 8 constipation 9 clip (stationary item) 10 slur (in music) 11 point (of a sail) 12 (act of) binding (in rugby)