bind vs bind off

bind is a noun but bind off is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bind	Yes	No	Yes	No
bind off	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, bind off is a hyponym of bind; that is, bind off is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bind:

Other hyponyms of bind include gag, muzzle, retie, tie up, loop, cord, lash together, truss, leash, rope, strap, knot, lash, band, lace, lace up.

bind (noun)	bind off (noun)
something that hinders as if with bonds

bind (verb)	bind off (verb)
cause to be constipated	finish the last row
form a chemical bond with
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
provide with a binding
stick to firmly
secure with or as if with ropes
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
create social or emotional ties