#1 bond n. [chemical bond] an electrical force linking atoms. wn
#2 bond n. [bond certificate] 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 principal. wn
#3 bond n. [alliance] a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest; "the shifting alliances within a large family"; "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them". wn
#4 bond v. [adhere, hold fast, bind, stick, stick to] stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?". wn
#5 bond n. [bail, bail bond] (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set bail at $10,000"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman". wn
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