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Ligature

//ˈlɪɡət͡ʃɚ// noun, verb

Noun

1
The act of tying or binding something. uncountable
2
the act of tying or binding things together wordnet
3
A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct. countable
"anti-ligature clothing"
4
something used to tie or bind wordnet
5
A thread or wire used to remove tumours, etc. countable, uncountable

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6
thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood) wordnet
7
The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness. countable, uncountable
"the ligature of a joint"
8
a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone wordnet
9
A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ĳ; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature. countable
10
character consisting of two or more letters combined into one wordnet
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A group of notes played as a phrase, or the curved line that indicates such a phrase. countable
12
(music) a group of notes connected by a slur wordnet
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A curve or line connecting notes; a slur. countable, uncountable
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A piece used to hold a reed to the mouthpiece on woodwind instruments. countable
15
Any binding, uniting, or restraining principle or agency. countable, uncountable
16
A spell or charm that induces sexual impotence. countable, uncountable
"The Roman epic poet Vergil refers to the incapacitating effects of ligatures, while Ovid, the erotic poet, admits the power of such spell-bindings."

Verb

Etymology 1

From Middle English ligature, from Middle French ligature, from Late Latin ligātūra, from Latin ligātus, past participle of ligāre (“to tie, bind”).

Etymology 2

From Middle English ligature, from Middle French ligature, from Late Latin ligātūra, from Latin ligātus, past participle of ligāre (“to tie, bind”).

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