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Tied

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Adjective

1. tied, trussed

bound or secured closely

Example Sentences:
'the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied'
'a trussed chicken'

2. tied

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

Example Sentences:
'people tied by blood or marriage'

3. fastened, tied

fastened with strings or cords

Example Sentences:
'a neatly tied bundle'

4. laced, tied

closed with a lace

Example Sentences:
'snugly laced shoes'

5. even, level, tied

of the score in a contest

Example Sentences:
'the score is tied'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Tied

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adjective British
1. 
(of a public house, retail shop, etc) obliged to sell only the beer, products, etc, of a particular producer
a tied house
tied outlet
2. 
(of a house or cottage) rented out to the tenant for as long as he or she is employed by the owner
3. 
(of a loan) made by one nation to another on condition that the money is spent on goods or services provided by the lending nation

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Tied

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v. tied, ty·ing (tīĭng), ties
v.tr.
1. To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap: tied the kite to a post; tie up a bundle.
2. To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces: tied her shoes.
3.
a. To make by fastening ends or parts: tie a knot.
b. To put a knot or bow in: tie a neck scarf.
4. To confine or restrict as if with cord: duties that tied him to the office.
5. To bring together in relationship; connect or unite: friends who were tied by common interests; people who are tied by blood or marriage.
6.
a. To equal (an opponent or an opponent's score) in a contest.
b. To equal an opponent's score in (a contest): tied the game with minutes remaining.
7. Music To join (notes) by a tie.
v.intr.
1. To be fastened or attached: The apron ties at the back.
2. To achieve equal scores in a contest.
n.
1. A cord, string, or other means by which something is tied.
2. Something that connects or unites; a link: a blood tie; marital ties.
3. A necktie.
4. A beam or rod that joins parts and gives support.
5. One of the timbers or slabs of concrete laid across a railroad bed to support the rails.
6.
a. An equality of scores, votes, or performance in a contest: The election ended in a tie.
b. A contest so resulting; a draw.
7. Music A curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch, indicating that the tone is to be sustained for their combined duration.

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