Ligature

Noun

 * 1)  The act of tying or binding something.
 * 2)  A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
 * 3)  A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ĳ; also logotype.
 * 4)  A group of notes played as a phrase, or the curved line that indicates such a phrase.
 * 5)  A piece used to hold a reed to the mouthpiece on woodwind instruments.

Related terms

 * ligate
 * ligation

Verbs for Ligature
apply—; -—arrests; —binds; —checks; — clamps; —collapses; —compresses; —constricts ; —contracts; —curbs; —heals; — remedies; —restrains; —squeezes; —stems; —strangulates.

Thesaurus
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