binder

• Substantiv, das einen Gegenstand oder Stoff bezeichnet, der zum Zusammenhalten oder Verbinden von etwas dient, z. B. ein Ordner oder eine Mappe für ungeheftete Papiere, eine Maschine zum Binden von Garben oder ein klebriger Stoff.

A noun referring to an object or substance used to hold things together, such as a cover for loose papers, a machine that binds grain, or an adhesive material.

1. Harvesting machineB2formal

   A machine that cuts grain and ties it into bundles or sheaves.

   Mähbinder

   • The farmer used a binder to harvest the wheat field.
   • Old binders were pulled by horses before tractors became common.
   • The binder efficiently cut and tied the grain into sheaves.

   Synonymereaper binder

2. Adhesive or binding agentB2formaltechnical

   A substance that holds separate particles together or helps something stick to a surface.

   Bindemittel

   • This paint contains a binder that helps it adhere to walls.
   • The binder in the glue ensures a strong bond between the materials.
   • In tablet manufacturing, a binder is used to hold the ingredients together.

   Synonymeadhesivecementfixativegluegumpaste

3. Office stationery itemA2formal

   A cover or folder with rings or clips used to hold loose papers or magazines together.

   Ringordner

   • She organized her notes in a three-ring binder.
   • The binder contains all the documents for the meeting.
   • He bought a new binder to store his magazine collection.

   Synonymefilefolderring-binder

4. Tying deviceB1formal

   An object used to tie or bind things together, such as a strap, cord, or band.

   Bindevorrichtung

   • Use a cable binder to keep the wires organized.
   • The binder around the package kept it secure during shipping.
   • He fastened the bundle with a strong binder.

   Synonymebandbindingcordfasteningligaturestrapthongtie