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band
A group of people:
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  1. A group of people:
  2. A simple ungrooved ring, especially a wedding ring.
  3. A thin strip of flexible material used to encircle and bind one object or to hold a number of objects together:
bond
A uniting force or tie; a link:
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  1. A uniting force or tie; a link:
  2. (Masonry) The way in which bricks, stones, etc. are lapped upon one another in building
  3. Something, such as a fetter, cord, or band, that binds, ties, or fastens things together.
strap
A narrow strip or band of leather or other flexible material, often with a buckle or similar fastener at one end, for binding or securing things
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  1. A narrow strip or band of leather or other flexible material, often with a buckle or similar fastener at one end, for binding or securing things
  2. A narrow band formed into a loop for grasping with the hand.
  3. A thin flat metal or plastic band used for fastening or clamping objects together or into position.
lace
A fine netting or openwork fabric of cotton, polyester, etc., woven in ornamental designs
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  1. A fine netting or openwork fabric of cotton, polyester, etc., woven in ornamental designs
  2. A delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern.
  3. A string, ribbon, etc. used to draw together and fasten the parts of a shoe, corset, etc. by being drawn through eyelets or over hooks
bandage
A strip of material such as gauze used to protect, immobilize, compress, or support a wound or injured body part.
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  1. A strip of material such as gauze used to protect, immobilize, compress, or support a wound or injured body part.
brace
Either of the signs { }, used to connect or enclose words or items to be considered together
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  1. Either of the signs { }, used to connect or enclose words or items to be considered together
  2. (Music) A leather loop that slides to change the tension on the cord of a drum.
  3. A dental appliance constructed of bands and wires that is fixed to the teeth to correct irregular alignment.
tackle
(Football) One of two offensive linemen positioned between the guard and the end on either side of the ball.
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  1. (Football) One of two offensive linemen positioned between the guard and the end on either side of the ball.
  2. A rope and pulley block, or a system of ropes and pulleys, used to lower, raise, or move various objects
  3. (Sports) The act of stopping an opposing player carrying the ball, especially by forcing the opponent to the ground, as in football or Rugby.
zipper
A device used to fasten and unfasten two adjoining edges of material, as on the placket of a dress, the fly of a pair of trousers, etc.: it consists of two rows of tiny interlocking tabs which are joined or separated by sliding a part up or down
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  1. A device used to fasten and unfasten two adjoining edges of material, as on the placket of a dress, the fly of a pair of trousers, etc.: it consists of two rows of tiny interlocking tabs which are joined or separated by sliding a part up or down
  2. An oblong, horizontal, rectangular electronic sign on which moving messages of text, data, etc. may be scrolled, using flashing lights, LED displays, etc.
  3. A fastening device consisting of parallel rows of metal or plastic teeth on adjacent edges of an opening that are interlocked by a sliding tab.
yoke
A contoured crossbar having two U-shaped attachments that fit around the necks of a team of oxen or other draft animals, with a central ring for hitching the team to a cart, plow, or other load.
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  1. A contoured crossbar having two U-shaped attachments that fit around the necks of a team of oxen or other draft animals, with a central ring for hitching the team to a cart, plow, or other load.
  2. A wooden frame or bar with loops or bows at either end, fitted around the necks of a pair of oxen, etc. for harnessing them together
  3. (Electronics) An assembly of coils and magnetic material placed about the neck of a cathode-ray tube to provide electromagnetic deflection fields for the electron beam
cravat
A necktie
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  1. A necktie
  2. A scarf or band of fabric worn around the neck as a tie.
  3. A neckerchief or scarf
neckerchief
A handkerchief or scarf worn around the neck
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  1. A handkerchief or scarf worn around the neck
  2. A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.
bow
Either of the sides of this front section:
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  1. Either of the sides of this front section:
  2. The rower nearest the bow
  3. A stroke with such a bow
four-in-hand
A necktie tied in a slipknot with the ends left hanging
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  1. A necktie tied in a slipknot with the ends left hanging
  2. A coach drawn by such a team
  3. A necktie tied in a slipknot with long ends left hanging one in front of the other.
knot
The round, often darker cross section of such a lump as it appears on a piece of cut lumber.
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  1. The round, often darker cross section of such a lump as it appears on a piece of cut lumber.
  2. A decorative bow of ribbon, fabric, or braid.
  3. An ornamental bow of ribbon or twist of braid; cockade; epaulet
ruff
The playing of a trump card when one cannot follow suit.
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  1. The playing of a trump card when one cannot follow suit.
  2. (Engineering) A collar on a shaft or other piece to prevent endwise motion.
  3. A band of distinctively colored or protruding feathers or fur around the neck of an animal or bird
scarf
Either of the correspondingly cut or notched ends that fit together to form such a joint.
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  1. Either of the correspondingly cut or notched ends that fit together to form such a joint.
  2. A decorative cloth for covering the top of a piece of furniture; a runner.
  3. A long or broad piece of cloth worn about the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth or decoration; muffler, babushka, neckerchief, etc.
windsor
A city of southern Ontario, Canada, on the Detroit River opposite Detroit, Michigan. It was established by the French in the 1700s.
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  1. A city of southern Ontario, Canada, on the Detroit River opposite Detroit, Michigan. It was established by the French in the 1700s.
  2. Ruling house of Great Britain (since 1917), including George V, who adopted the name Windsor in 1917, and his descendants Edward VIII, George VI, and Elizabeth II.
  3. A town of south-central England on the Thames River west of London. Windsor Castle has been a royal residence since the time of William the Conqueror.
bolo
A large, single-edged knife used in the Philippines as a weapon or cutting tool; kind of machete
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  1. A large, single-edged knife used in the Philippines as a weapon or cutting tool; kind of machete
  2. A long, heavy, single-edged machete originally used in the Philippines.
  3. Bolo tie
neckcloth
(Archaic) cravat
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  1. (Archaic) cravat
  2. An ornamental white cravat.
rag
A waste piece of cloth, esp. one that is old or torn
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  1. A waste piece of cloth, esp. one that is old or torn
  2. A small piece of cloth for dusting, cleaning, washing, etc.
  3. (Nautical, slang) A sail, or any piece of canvas.
rope
A thick, strong cord made of intertwisted strands of fiber, thin wires, leather strips, etc.
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  1. A thick, strong cord made of intertwisted strands of fiber, thin wires, leather strips, etc.
  2. A string of items attached in one line, especially by twisting or braiding:
  3. A ropelike string of things put together by or as by twisting, twining, braiding, or threading
choker
One that chokes or suffocates another.
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  1. One that chokes or suffocates another.
  2. A narrow fur piece worn around the neck
  3. ​A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace, tight to the throat.
bond
A substance or device, as glue, solder, or a chain, which holds things together or unites them
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  1. A substance or device, as glue, solder, or a chain, which holds things together or unites them
  2. A force of attraction that holds atoms or ions together in a molecule or crystal. Bonds are usually created by a transfer or sharing of one or more electrons. There are single, double, and triple bonds.
  3. A uniting force or tie; a link:
relation
Connection or manner of being connected or related, as in thought, meaning, etc.
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  1. Connection or manner of being connected or related, as in thought, meaning, etc.
  2. The mutual dealings or connections of persons, groups, or nations in social, business, or diplomatic matters:
  3. A logical or natural association between two or more things; relevance of one to another; connection:
kinship
Relationship; close connection
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  1. Relationship; close connection
  2. Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption
  3. Relation or connection by nature or character
link
A point or stage in a series of circumstances
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  1. A point or stage in a series of circumstances
  2. (Computers) A graphical item or segment of text in a webpage or other electronic document that, when clicked, causes another webpage or section of the same webpage to be displayed:
  3. Cuff link
affinity
The attractive force, of varying strength for various elements, molecules, etc., that causes the atoms of certain elements to combine and stay combined
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  1. The attractive force, of varying strength for various elements, molecules, etc., that causes the atoms of certain elements to combine and stay combined
  2. A term used to describe the relationship that one has to the adopted or blood (and usually close) relatives of their spouse. For example, affinity exists between a woman and her husband’s brother.
  3. (--- Biology) A relationship or resemblance in structure between species that suggests a common origin.
deadlock
(Computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation
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  1. (Computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation
  2. A standstill resulting from the action of equal and opposed forces; stalemate
  3. A tie between opponents in the course of a contest
draw
A special advantage; an edge:
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  1. A special advantage; an edge:
  2. The result of drawing.
  3. (--- Games) A draw shot.
dead heat
A political campaign or other contest that is so close that it is impossible to predict the winner.
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  1. A political campaign or other contest that is so close that it is impossible to predict the winner.
  2. A race in which two or more contestants reach the finish line at exactly the same time; tie
stalemate
A drawing position in chess in which the king, although not in check, can move only into check and no other piece can move.
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  1. A drawing position in chess in which the king, although not in check, can move only into check and no other piece can move.
  2. (Chess) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.
  3. Any unresolved situation in which further action is impossible or useless; deadlock; draw
level
Relative position or rank on a scale:
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  1. Relative position or rank on a scale:
  2. A relative degree, as of achievement, intensity, or concentration:
  3. Position along a vertical axis; height or depth:
standoff
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).
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  1. A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).
  2. A situation in which one force or party neutralizes or counterbalances the other and further action is prevented; a standstill:
  3. A tie or draw, as in a contest.
crossbeam
Any transverse beam in a structure
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  1. Any transverse beam in a structure
  2. A horizontal or transverse beam, especially a structural beam resting on two supports.
brace
(Music) A leather loop that slides to change the tension on the cord of a drum.
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  1. (Music) A leather loop that slides to change the tension on the cord of a drum.
  2. (Mathematics) Either of a pair of symbols, { }, used to indicate aggregation or to clarify the grouping of quantities when parentheses and square brackets have already been used.
  3. Any of various devices for supporting a weak or malformed part of the body: often intended for permanent use in contrast to a splint or cast
timber
Trees or forests collectively
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  1. Trees or forests collectively
  2. A person considered to have qualities suited for a particular activity:
  3. (Brit.) lumber
toothpick
A small piece of wood or other material for removing food particles from between the teeth.
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  1. A small piece of wood or other material for removing food particles from between the teeth.
bind
To hold or restrain by tying with rope or bonds:
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  1. To hold or restrain by tying with rope or bonds:
  2. To strengthen, secure, or ornament the edges of by a band, as of tape
  3. To bandage:
make-fast
To tie reliably.
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  1. To tie reliably.
attach
To win the heart of; to connect by ties of love or self-interest; to attract; to fasten or bind by moral influence; with to.
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  1. To win the heart of; to connect by ties of love or self-interest; to attract; to fasten or bind by moral influence; with to.
  2. To connect by ties of affection, attraction, etc.
  3. (Intransitive) To adhere; to be attached.
knot
To tie or unite closely or intricately; entangle
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  1. To tie or unite closely or intricately; entangle
  2. To form a knot or knots.
  3. To tie in or fasten with a knot or knots.
match
To flip or reveal (coins) as a form of gambling or to decide something contested, the winner being determined by the combination of faces thus exposed
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  1. To flip or reveal (coins) as a form of gambling or to decide something contested, the winner being determined by the combination of faces thus exposed
  2. To be like (another) or be a counterpart to:
  3. To adapt or suit so that a balanced or harmonious result is achieved; cause to correspond:
keep-up-with
(Figuratively) To manage to remain up to date with trends, fashions, etc.
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  1. (Figuratively) To manage to remain up to date with trends, fashions, etc.
  2. To manage to follow an argument, a discussion, etc.
  3. To manage to remain beside or just behind someone or something that is moving away from one.
balance
To find any difference that may exist between the debit and credit sides of (an account); also, to equalize the debit and credit sides of (an account)
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  1. To find any difference that may exist between the debit and credit sides of (an account); also, to equalize the debit and credit sides of (an account)
  2. (Mathematics & Chemistry) To bring (an equation) into balance.
  3. (Dancing) To balance partners
parallel
To be or extend parallel to:
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  1. To be or extend parallel to:
  2. To produce or adduce as a parallel.
  3. To equal; to match; to correspond to.
break-even
(Idiomatic) To stay the same; to neither advance nor regress.
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  1. (Idiomatic) To stay the same; to neither advance nor regress.
draw
To cause to move after or toward one by applying continuous force; drag:
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  1. To cause to move after or toward one by applying continuous force; drag:
  2. To bring about deliberately; provoke:
  3. To compose or write out in legal format:
unite
To become combined or joined together; become one or as one, by adhering, associating, etc.
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  1. To become combined or joined together; become one or as one, by adhering, associating, etc.
  2. To become joined, formed, or combined into a unit:
  3. To join and act together in a common purpose or endeavor.
bind
To combine with, form a bond with, or be taken up by a chemical or chemical structure. An enzyme, for example, is structured in such a way as to be able to bind with its substrate.
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  1. To combine with, form a bond with, or be taken up by a chemical or chemical structure. An enzyme, for example, is structured in such a way as to be able to bind with its substrate.
  2. To tie or secure, as with a rope or cord.
  3. To strengthen, secure, or ornament the edges of by a band, as of tape
fasten
To force (oneself) on or upon another in an annoying way
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  1. To force (oneself) on or upon another in an annoying way
  2. To take a firm hold (on or upon); seize; cling
  3. To make fast or secure:
knot
To tie, fasten, or intertwine in or with a knot or knots; make a knot or knots in
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  1. To tie, fasten, or intertwine in or with a knot or knots; make a knot or knots in
  2. To form a knot or knots; become entangled
  3. To tie in or fasten with a knot or knots.
secure
To make certain; ensure:
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  1. To make certain; ensure:
  2. To get hold or possession of; obtain; acquire
  3. To bring about; effect:
chain
To restrain or confine as if with chains:
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  1. To restrain or confine as if with chains:
  2. A group of atoms, often of the same element, bound together in a line, branched line, or ring to form a molecule. &diamf3; In a straight chain , each of the constituent atoms is attached to other single atoms, not to groups of atoms. &diamf3; In a branched chain , side groups are attached to the chain. &diamf3; In a closed chain , the atoms are arranged in the shape of a ring.
  3. To fasten or shackle with chains
fetter
To restrict or restrain:
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  1. To restrict or restrain:
  2. To hold in check; restrain; confine
  3. To bind with fetters; shackle; chain
hamper
To keep from moving or acting freely; hinder; impede; encumber
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  1. To keep from moving or acting freely; hinder; impede; encumber
  2. To prevent the free movement, action, or progress of:
hamstring
To lessen considerably or destroy the power or effectiveness of
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  1. To lessen considerably or destroy the power or effectiveness of
  2. A powerful group of muscles at the back of the thigh that arise in the hip and pelvis and insert as strong tendons behind the knee. The hamstring bends the knee and helps to straighten the hip.
  3. To cut the hamstring of (an animal or a person) and thereby cripple.
handcuff
To restrain or render ineffective.
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  1. To restrain or render ineffective.
  2. To check or hinder the activities of
  3. To put handcuffs on (a person).
hobble
To put a device around the legs of (a horse, for example) so as to hamper but not prevent movement.
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  1. To put a device around the legs of (a horse, for example) so as to hamper but not prevent movement.
  2. To hamper the movement of (a horse, etc.) by tying two feet together
  3. To walk or move along haltingly or with difficulty; limp.
leash
To restrain with or as if with a leash.
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  1. To restrain with or as if with a leash.
  2. To check or control by or as by a leash
  3. To attach a leash to
manacle
To restrain; hamper
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  1. To restrain; hamper
  2. To put manacles on (someone); restrain with manacles.
  3. To restrain the action or progress of:
shackle
To restrict, confine, or hamper.
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  1. To restrict, confine, or hamper.
  2. To restrain in freedom of expression or action
  3. To fasten or connect with a shackle or shackles
trammel
To confine, restrain, or shackle
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  1. To confine, restrain, or shackle
  2. To enmesh in a fishing net.
  3. To hinder the activity or free movement of.
hog-tie
(Figuratively) To render helpless.
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  1. (Figuratively) To render helpless.
  2. To tie an animal's or someone's feet together; originally all four legs of a quadruped.
equal
To be equal to, especially in value.
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  1. To be equal to, especially in value.
  2. To do, make, or produce something equal to:
  3. To be equal to; match in value, degree, etc.
match
To flip or reveal (coins) as a form of gambling or to decide something contested, the winner being determined by the combination of faces thus exposed
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  1. To flip or reveal (coins) as a form of gambling or to decide something contested, the winner being determined by the combination of faces thus exposed
  2. To adapt or suit so that a balanced or harmonious result is achieved; cause to correspond:
  3. (--- Now Rare) To meet as an antagonist
meet
To come together:
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  1. To come together:
  2. To be sufficient for (a need, for example); fulfill:
  3. To deal or contend with effectively:
bond
A substance or device, as glue, solder, or a chain, which holds things together or unites them
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  1. A substance or device, as glue, solder, or a chain, which holds things together or unites them
  2. A force of attraction that holds atoms or ions together in a molecule or crystal. Bonds are usually created by a transfer or sharing of one or more electrons. There are single, double, and triple bonds.
  3. A uniting force or tie; a link:
knot
A fastening made by tying together lengths of material, such as rope, in a prescribed way.
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  1. A fastening made by tying together lengths of material, such as rope, in a prescribed way.
  2. A lump or knob in a thread, cord, etc., formed by passing one free end through a loop and drawing it tight, or by a tangle drawn tight
  3. The round, often darker cross section of such a lump as it appears on a piece of cut lumber.
ligament
(Anatomy) A sheet or band of tough, fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages at a joint or supporting an organ.
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  1. (Anatomy) A sheet or band of tough, fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages at a joint or supporting an organ.
  2. A bond or tie connecting one thing with another
  3. A unifying or connecting tie or bond.
ligature
A curved line connecting such letters in writing
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  1. A curved line connecting such letters in writing
  2. (Music) A group of notes intended to be played or sung as one phrase.
  3. A thing used in tying or binding together
link
(Computers) A graphical item or segment of text in a webpage or other electronic document that, when clicked, causes another webpage or section of the same webpage to be displayed:
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  1. (Computers) A graphical item or segment of text in a webpage or other electronic document that, when clicked, causes another webpage or section of the same webpage to be displayed:
  2. (Chem.) bond
  3. Cuff link
nexus
A center or focal point
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  1. A center or focal point
  2. A connection, tie, or link between individuals of a group, members of a series, etc.
  3. A means of connection; a link or tie:
vinculum
(Anat.) A band or connecting fold
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  1. (Anat.) A band or connecting fold
  2. (Math.) A line drawn over two or more terms of a compound quantity to show that they are to be treated together (Ex.: a − x + y)
  3. That which binds; bond; tie
yoke
(Electronics) An assembly of coils and magnetic material placed about the neck of a cathode-ray tube to provide electromagnetic deflection fields for the electron beam
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  1. (Electronics) An assembly of coils and magnetic material placed about the neck of a cathode-ray tube to provide electromagnetic deflection fields for the electron beam
  2. A wooden frame or bar with loops or bows at either end, fitted around the necks of a pair of oxen, etc. for harnessing them together
  3. (Electronics) A series of two or more magnetic recording heads fastened securely together for playing or recording on more than one track simultaneously.
dead heat
A political campaign or other contest that is so close that it is impossible to predict the winner.
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  1. A political campaign or other contest that is so close that it is impossible to predict the winner.
  2. A race in which two or more contestants reach the finish line at exactly the same time; tie
deadlock
(Computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation
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  1. (Computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation
  2. A standstill resulting from the action of equal and opposed forces; stalemate
  3. A tie between opponents in the course of a contest
draw
The result of drawing.
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  1. The result of drawing.
  2. A special advantage; an edge:
  3. (--- Games) A draw shot.
stalemate
(Chess) Any situation in which a player, whose king is not currently in check, cannot move without placing that king in check: it results in a draw
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  1. (Chess) Any situation in which a player, whose king is not currently in check, cannot move without placing that king in check: it results in a draw
  2. (Chess) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.
  3. Any unresolved situation in which further action is impossible or useless; deadlock; draw
standoff
A tie or draw in a game or contest
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  1. A tie or draw in a game or contest
  2. A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).
  3. A tie or draw, as in a contest.
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  • You have to tie the bales by hand, though.

  • Here, tie the rope around your waist.

  • They were all dressed for a white tie party in expensive tuxedos.

  • He sat there, not in a uniform, but in shirt and tie, with a suit jacket slung over the chair.

  • As she bent to tie her shoes, a gory vision made her stagger.

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