Synonyms: link, linkup, tie, tie-in
Definition: a fastener that serves to join or connect
Usage: the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction
Similar words: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
Definition: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Definition: neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
Usage: he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie; he wore a vest and tie
Similar words: neckwear
Definition: articles of clothing worn about the neck
Synonyms: tie
Definition: a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
Usage: he needed a tie for the packages
Similar words: cord
Definition: a line made of twisted fibers or threads
Usage: the bundle was tied with a cord
Definition: a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
Usage: he nailed the rafters together with a tie beam
Similar words: beam
Definition: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
Synonyms: tie, railroad tie, sleeper, crosstie
Definition: one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
Usage: the British call a railroad tie a sleeper
Synonyms: tie
Definition: (music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
Similar words: slur
Definition: (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
Definition: the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
Usage: the game ended in a draw; their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie
Similar words: finish
Definition: designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
Usage: excitement grew as the finish neared; my horse was several lengths behind at the finish; the winner is the team with the most points at the finish
Synonyms: association, affiliation, tie, tie-up
Definition: a social or business relationship
Usage: a valuable financial affiliation; he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team; many close associations with England
Similar words: relationship
Definition: a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
Synonyms: tie
Definition: equality of score in a contest
Similar words: equality, equation, equivalence, par
Definition: a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
Usage: on a par with the best
Synonyms: tie
Definition: form a knot or bow in
Usage: tie a necktie
Definition: give shape or form to
Usage: shape the dough; form the young child's character
Synonyms: tie
Definition: limit or restrict to
Usage: I am tied to UNIX; These big jets are tied to large airports
Similar words: restrain, restrict, confine, bound, limit, trammel, throttle
Definition: place limits on (extent or access)
Usage: restrict the use of this parking lot; limit the time you can spend with your friends
Definition: finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
Usage: The teams drew a tie
Similar words: equal, equalise, equalize, equate, match
Definition: make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
Usage: let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office; The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
Definition: fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
Usage: They tied their victim to the chair
Similar words: fix, fasten, secure
Definition: cause to be firmly attached
Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man
Synonyms: tie
Definition: unite musical notes by a tie
Similar words: tie, link, link up, connect
Definition: connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
Usage: Can you connect the two loudspeakers?; Tie the ropes together; Link arms
Synonyms: tie
Definition: make by tying pieces together
Usage: The fishermen tied their flies
Definition: make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
Usage: She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks
Synonyms: wed, splice, tie, marry
Definition: perform a marriage ceremony
Usage: The minister married us on Saturday; We were wed the following week; The couple got spliced on Hawaii
Similar words: officiate
Definition: act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
Usage: Who officiated at your wedding?
Synonyms: bond, tie, bind, attach
Definition: create social or emotional ties
Usage: The grandparents want to bond with the child
Similar words: relate
Definition: have or establish a relationship to
Usage: She relates well to her peers