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tied

UK/taɪd/ US/tʰaːd/ common

adjective

1.

bound or secured closely

  • “the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied”
  • “a trussed chicken”
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2.

bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection

  • “people tied by blood or marriage”
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3.

fastened with strings or cords

  • “a neatly tied bundle”
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4.

closed with a lace

  • “snugly laced shoes”
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5.

of the score in a contest

  • “the score is tied”
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Phrases

  • fit to be tied
  • have one's hands tied
  • have one's tubes tied
  • ready to be tied
  • tied house
  • tied island
  • tied oil
  • tied pub

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