ligature

[LigĀ·a*ture]

Ligature is when two things are tied or stitched together, and it's also the thread or cord that's used to do the binding. If you hit your head and need stitches, you'll go to the emergency room for ligature.

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The act of binding.

Noun
the act of tying or binding things together

Noun
something used to tie or bind

Noun
thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood)

Noun
a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone

Noun
character consisting of two or more letters combined into one

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Noun
(music) a group of notes connected by a slur


n.
The act of binding.

n.
Anything that binds; a band or bandage.

n.
A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage.

n.
A thread or wire used to remove tumors, etc.

n.
The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint.

n.
Impotence caused by magic or charms.

n.
A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.

n.
A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as ae, /, /.

v. t.
To ligate; to tie.


Ligature

Lig"a*ture , n. [L. ligatura, fr. ligare, ligatum, to bind: cf. f. ligature. Cf. Ally, League, Legatura, Liable, Legament.] 1. The act of binding. 2. Anything that binds; a band or bandage. 3. (Surg.) (a) A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage. (b) A thread or wire used to remove tumors, etc. 4. The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint. 5. Impotence caused by magic or charms. [Obs.] 6. (Mus.) A curve or line connecting notes; a slur. 7. (Print.) A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as '91, , .

Ligature

Lig"a*ture , v. t. (Surg.) To ligate; to tie.

The act of binding.

To ligate; to tie.

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