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ligature

noun

/ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

Meaning

A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.

The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.

tie, band, cord, knot, binding

release, freedom

ligature mark, ligature strangulation, musical ligature, ligature knot

The process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a societ...

A wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.

a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser