tie-down
noun
: a fitting or a system of lines and fittings used to secure something (such as an aircraft or cargo)
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And there are plenty of areas for item storage and metal tie-downs to keep everything securely in place.
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Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Consider adding safety measures such as tie-downs or clips that attach the tree to a wall for extra stability.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
The carry-on opens up to one deep compartment that holds everything in place with adjustable tie-down straps.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
Inside, this bag has a large zippered pocket on the opening flap, a tie-down compression flap, two more zippered pockets, and a detachable fold-out suiter and wet bag.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
In addition to holding up the bed, the tie-down rails can be used for mounting hardware and accessories like the paper towel holder pictured in photos.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024
The interior contains a mesh zip pocket for organization and tie-down straps to keep your belongings secure.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024
The interior is fully lined and has multiple pockets, plus tie-down straps to improve organization.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2024
Completing the easy-lift tailgate is an outside step for access to be bed, six tie-downs, a 400-watt power inverter and outlet and an LED Light.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 16 June 2024
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Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Consider adding safety measures such as tie-downs or clips that attach the tree to a wall for extra stability.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
The carry-on opens up to one deep compartment that holds everything in place with adjustable tie-down straps.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
Inside, this bag has a large zippered pocket on the opening flap, a tie-down compression flap, two more zippered pockets, and a detachable fold-out suiter and wet bag.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
In addition to holding up the bed, the tie-down rails can be used for mounting hardware and accessories like the paper towel holder pictured in photos.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024
The interior contains a mesh zip pocket for organization and tie-down straps to keep your belongings secure.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024
The interior is fully lined and has multiple pockets, plus tie-down straps to improve organization.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2024
Completing the easy-lift tailgate is an outside step for access to be bed, six tie-downs, a 400-watt power inverter and outlet and an LED Light.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 16 June 2024
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“Tie-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-down. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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