carefullybinding
adjectiveUK /ˈkeəfəliˌbaɪndɪŋ/
US /ˈkerfəliˌbaɪndɪŋ/
Tying something up in a slow, safe way so it stays together.
The librarian was carefullybinding the old books with soft string.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Joining pages or parts together with great care and attention.
She spent the afternoon carefullybinding the torn pages of her scrapbook.
3. Holding something firmly but gently so it does not break.
The nurse was carefullybinding the bandage around his arm.
4. Making a promise or agreement with much thought and caution.
They were carefullybinding themselves to the new rules.