definition of
bond

[1] #1 bond n. [chemical bond] an electrical force linking atoms. wn

[2] #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] #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] #4 bond v. [adhere, hold fast, bind, stick, stick to] stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?". wn

[5] #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