ligature

definition: the act of tying or binding things together
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: tying
definition: something used to tie or bind
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: binder
definition: thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel so as to constrict the flow of blood
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
example: The clarinetist replaced their reed and tightened the ligature.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: character consisting of two or more letters combined into one
example: This typeface has a number of elegant ligatures.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: a group of musical notes connected by a slur
example: I practiced the violin until I could play ligatures smoothly.
speech part: noun
synonyms:

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