tie
A social or business relationship.
“he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team”
Neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front.
“he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie”
“he wore a vest and tie”
A cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied.
“he needed a tie for the packages”
Equality of score in a contest.
(music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value.
A fastener that serves to join or connect.
One of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track.
“the British call a railroad tie a sleeper”
A horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating.
“he nailed the rafters together with a tie beam”
The finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided.
“their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie”
Perform a marriage ceremony.
Form a knot or bow in.
“tie a necktie”
Limit or restrict to.
“I am tied to UNIX”
“These big jets are tied to large airports”
Make by tying pieces together.
“The fishermen tied their flies”
Unite musical notes by a tie.
Finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
“The teams drew a tie”
Create social or emotional ties.
Fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord.
“They tied their victim to the chair”
Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces.