binder

plural binders

1. Someone who binds.
   1. Someone who binds books; a bookbinder.
2. A cover or holder for unbound papers, pages, etc.
3. Something that is used to bind things together, often referring to the mechanism that accomplishes this for a book.
4. computingA software mechanism that performs binding.

   The runtime binder considers inheritance and name hiding, and does overload resolution.

   2004, Paul Vick, The Visual Basic .NET Programming Language, page 389

5. computingA program or routine that attaches malware to an existing harmless file on the target system.

   Some of these file binders can produce files that can't be detected by some anti-viruses, and if downloaded and run by an unsuspecting user, it can result in a system compromise.

   2013, John R. Vacca, Managing Information Security, page 291

6. A dossier.
7. agricultureA machine used in harvesting which cuts the stalks of a crop and then ties them into a bundle or sheaf.

   Synonyms: sheaving machine

8. chemistryA chemical or other substance that causes two other substances to form into one.

   Synonyms: binding agent

9. lawA down payment on a piece of real property that secures the payor the right to purchase the property from the payee upon an agreement of terms.
10. chiefly MinnesotaA rubber band.
11. Material or clothing used in binding or flattening the breasts.

    He had to send back the binders and return to clothing that was at least gender-neutral.

    2014, Sigrid Rausing, Granta 129: Fate

12. molecular biologyA protein binder.
13. UKslangOne who whines or complains.

1. A surname.