Ligature
noun
A thing used for tying or binding something tightly.
He used a ligature of vine to secure the branches together.
noun
A character consisting of two or more letters combined into one, or an operation that results in such a character.
The letter 'æ' is an example of a ligature.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A thread or wire used in surgery to close wounds or tie off blood vessels.
The surgeon used a ligature to secure the cut blood vessels.
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Technical
noun
A metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone.
He tightened the ligature on his saxophone before the performance.
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Technical
noun
A thing used for tying or binding something tightly.
He used a ligature of vine to secure the branches together.
noun
A character consisting of two or more letters combined into one, or an operation that results in such a character.
The letter 'æ' is an example of a ligature.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A thread or wire used in surgery to close wounds or tie off blood vessels.
The surgeon used a ligature to secure the cut blood vessels.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone.
He tightened the ligature on his saxophone before the performance.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Binding
Refers to literally tying things together, often with a sense of urgency or necessity.
During the hike, his shoelace broke, so he made a ligature with a piece of string.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary Fix
Suggests a quick or makeshift solution to hold something together.
With no belt available, he fashioned a ligature from a piece of rope to keep his pants up.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Binding
Refers to literally tying things together, often with a sense of urgency or necessity.
During the hike, his shoelace broke, so he made a ligature with a piece of string.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary Fix
Suggests a quick or makeshift solution to hold something together.
With no belt available, he fashioned a ligature from a piece of rope to keep his pants up.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Binding
Refers to literally tying things together, often with a sense of urgency or necessity.
During the hike, his shoelace broke, so he made a ligature with a piece of string.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary Fix
Suggests a quick or makeshift solution to hold something together.
With no belt available, he fashioned a ligature from a piece of rope to keep his pants up.
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