Sekirov Dictionary

ligature

/ˈlɪɡət͡ʃɚ/

noun10

  1. The act of tying or binding something.
  2. A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
  3. A thread or wire used to remove tumours, etc.
  4. A group of notes played as a phrase, or the curved line that indicates such a phrase.
  5. A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
  6. A piece used to hold a reed to the mouthpiece on woodwind instruments.
  7. Any binding, uniting, or restraining principle or agency.
  8. The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness.
  9. A linker word that is classified as a separate part of speech, usually present in Philippine languages.
  10. A spell or charm that induces sexual impotence.

verb1

  1. To ligate; to tie.
forms

ligatured · ligaturing · ligatures

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