ligament

Definitions of ligament
  1. noun
    any connection or unifying bond
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    chaîne
    a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
    câble, fil de fer
    ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
    fil de fer barbelé
    strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage
    chaîne de montre
    short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
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    lien
    a connection that fastens things together
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