Definition: bound or secured closely
Usage: the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied; a trussed chicken
Definition: closed with a lace
Usage: snugly laced shoes
Definition: fastened with strings or cords
Usage: a neatly tied bundle
Definition: of the score in a contest
Usage: the score is tied
Main entry: tied
Definition: bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection
Usage: people tied by blood or marriage