ligature

Definition of ligature

Nouns

(music) a group of notes connected by a slur
Type of:
musical phrase, phrase
a short musical passage
character consisting of two or more letters combined into one
Type of:
character, grapheme, graphic symbol
a written symbol that is used to represent speech
a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
Type of:
band
a restraint put around something to hold it together
thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood)
Type of:
thread, yarn
a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
something used to tie or bind
Synonyms:
binder
Type of:
ligament
any connection or unifying bond
the act of tying or binding things together
Synonyms:
tying
Types:
ligation
(surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)
tubal ligation
a sterilization procedure with women; both Fallopian tubes are tied in two places and the tubes removed in between the ligations
Type of:
attachment, fastening
the act of fastening things together

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