ligature

noun

ˈli-gə-ˌchu̇r How to pronounce ligature (audio)
Definition of ligaturenext
1
as in chain
something that physically prevents free movement the surgeon tied a ligature around the tube to keep it in place

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2
as in bond
a uniting or binding force or influence a common language is often the ligature that unites the people of a nation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ligature
  1. chain
  2. bond
  3. bracelet
  4. link
  5. cord
  6. bind
  7. tie
Noun
  • Elsewhere, shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance took off a little past noon after The Wall Street Journal reported that the pharmacy chain was in talks to sell itself to private-equity firm Sycamore Partners.
    Jeff Marks,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The popular chicken chain's subsidiary, Chick-fil-A Supply, is behind the 270,000-square-foot project and aims to wrap up construction by 2026.
    Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of chain
Noun
  • Smith continues, reflecting on the unconditional nature of this bond.
    Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Dali was released on a recognizance bond Dec. 6 with mandatory GPS monitoring and a curfew.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of bond
Noun
  • While personalized jewelry is always appreciated, these bracelets also paid homage to the origin of their love story.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Dec. 2024
  • And from the tour's very first night on March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz., fans took that instruction to heart, with Swifties everywhere crafting bracelets to trade at every show.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of bracelet
Noun
  • The claim: Video shows drone crash in New Jersey A Dec. 16 Facebook reel (direct link, archive link) includes a video of emergency vehicles surrounding what appears to be an aircraft resting on a guardrail on the side of a highway.
    Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Security messages from you should precede your high-volume seasons or events and give customers instructions on how to examine the links behind QR codes to verify your official domains.
    Forrester, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of link
Noun
  • Secured with magnets, these cord keepers can also attach to interior pockets to keep cables easily accessible.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
  • To prevent this, keep cords neatly tucked away and out of reach, using cord covers or clips to secure them against walls or furniture.
    Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of cord
Noun
  • His massive contract — and its salary cap ramifications — has put the Browns in a bind in terms of improving their roster.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The machinists’ decision to reject a new contract that offered a 25% raise will put the planemaker in a serious bind.
    Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 16 Sep. 2024
Definition of bind
Noun
  • The alliance is led by a former senior Al Qaeda militant who severed ties with the extremist group years ago and has promised representative government and religious tolerance.
    Sarah el Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The nostalgic tie to the Slim Jim car is not without its challenges.
    Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of tie
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