Definition of ligature

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Ligature (n.) The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint..

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Ligature :: Ligature (n.) A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as ae, /, /..
Ligature :: Ligature (n.) A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage..
Logotype :: Logotype (n.) A single type, containing two or more letters; as, ae, Ae, /, /, /, etc. ; -- called also ligature..
Funicle :: Funicle (n.) A small cord, ligature, or fiber..
Ligature :: Ligature (n.) The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint..
Ligature :: Ligature (n.) A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
Ligator :: Ligator (n.) An instrument for ligating, or for placing and fastening a ligature..
Tie :: Tie (v. t.) A line, usually straight, drawn across the stems of notes, or a curved line written over or under the notes, signifying that they are to be slurred, or closely united in the performance, or that two notes of the same pitch are to be sounded as one; a bind; a ligature..
Ligature :: Ligature (n.) Impotence caused by magic or charms.
Strangulation :: Strangulated (a.) Contracted at irregular intervals, if tied with a ligature; constricted..
Ligature :: Ligature (n.) A thread or wire used to remove tumors, etc..
Ligate :: Ligate (v. t.) To tie with a ligature; to bind around; to bandage.
Ligature :: Ligature (n.) Anything that binds; a band or bandage.
Ligature :: Ligature (v. t.) To ligate; to tie.
Ligature :: Ligature (n.) The act of binding.
Bind :: Bind (n.) A ligature or tie for grouping notes.
Bind :: Bind (v. t.) To tie, or confine with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.; to fetter; to make fast; as, to bind grain in bundles; to bind a prisoner..
Strict :: Strict (a.) Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature..
Bind :: Bind (v. i.) To tie; to confine by any ligature.
Strany :: Strangury (n.) A swelling or other disease in a plant, occasioned by a ligature fastened tightly about it..
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