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Ligature

usgb/ˈlɪɡətʃər/Volume
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Physical Binding

Refers to literally tying things together, often with a sense of urgency or necessity.

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During the hike, his shoelace broke, so he made a ligature with a piece of string.
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Temporary Fix

Suggests a quick or makeshift solution to hold something together.

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With no belt available, he fashioned a ligature from a piece of rope to keep his pants up.
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