Definition of Ligature

  • (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.

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Homophones of Ligature


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