A binding gift? (3)
I believe the answer is:
tie
This could be a double definition.
'a binding' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'gift?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with social activities as well as being verbs in their base form.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tie that I've seen before include "It's worn under the collar" , "Get even" , "Secure - draw" , "Bond, link" , "oblige" .)