ligature
/ˈlɪɡətʃɚ/
Dictionary
noun
- The act of tying or binding something.
- A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
- A thread or wire used to remove tumours, etc.
- The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness.
"the ligature of a joint"
- A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ij; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.
- A group of notes played as a phrase, or the curved line that indicates such a phrase.
- A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
- A piece used to hold a reed to the mouthpiece on woodwind instruments.
- Impotence caused by magic or charms.
verb
- To ligate; to tie.
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