Dictionary Check: tying

"tying" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

noun

the act of tying or binding things together

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verb

fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

Example: "They tied their victim to the chair"
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verb

finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.

Example: "The teams drew a tie"
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verb

limit or restrict to

Example: "I am tied to UNIX"
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tie
verb

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

Example: "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"
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verb

form a knot or bow in

Example: "tie a necktie"
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tie

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