bonds
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Is bonds a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. an electrical force linking atomsSynonyms: bond, chemical bond
2. 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 principalSynonyms: bond, bond certificate
3. a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interestExamples: "the shifting alliances within a large family"; "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them"Synonyms: alliance, bond
4. (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trialExamples: "the judge set bail at $10,000"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman"Synonyms: bail, bail bond, bond
5. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)Synonyms: bond, hamper, shackle, trammel
6. a connection that fastens things togetherSynonyms: attachment, bond
verb (English)
1. stick to firmlyExamples: "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"Synonyms: adhere, bind, bond, hold fast, stick, stick to
2. create social or emotional tiesExamples: "The grandparents want to bond with the child"Synonyms: attach, bind, bond, tie
3. issue bonds onSynonyms: bond
4. bring together in a common cause or emotionExamples: "The death of their child had drawn them together"Synonyms: bond, bring together, draw together
Definition source: Wiktionary