Thesaurus: ligature

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1. n. The act of binding.
2. n. Anything that binds; a band or bandage.
3. n. A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage.
4. n. A thread or wire used to remove tumors, etc.
5. n. The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint.
6. n. Impotence caused by magic or charms.
7. n. A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
8. n. A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as ae, /, /.
9. v. t. To ligate; to tie.
10. n. (music) a group of notes connected by a slur
11. n. character consisting of two or more letters combined into one
12. n. a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone