ties
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Definitions
noun
- A knot; a fastening.
- A knot of hair, as at the back of a wig.
- A necktie (item of clothing consisting of a strip of cloth tied around the neck). See also bow tie, black tie.
- The situation in which two or more participants in a competition are placed equally.“It's two outs in the bottom of the ninth, tie score.”
verb
- To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.“Tie the rope to this tree.”
- To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.“Tie a knot in this rope for me, please.”
- To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.“Tie him to the tree.”
- To secure (something) by string or the like.“Tie your shoes.”
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