Another word for tie
tie
n.
A fastening
band, bond, strap, lace, bandage, brace, tackle, zipper, yoke; see also fastener.
A necktie
cravat, neckerchief, bow, four-in-hand, knot, ruff, scarf, Windsor, bolo, neckcloth, Eton tie, rag*, rope*, choker*; see also necktie.
Affection
bond, relation, kinship, link, affinity; see also affection 1, love 1.
An equal score, or a contest having that score
deadlock, draw, even game, dead heat, stalemate, drawn battle, neck-and-neck contest, even-Steven*, level*, nose finish*, standoff*.
A railroad tie
crossbeam, track support, brace, timber, toothpick*; see also beam 1.
tie
v.
To fasten
To tie a knot in
knot, make a bow, make a tie, make a knot, do up, fix a tie, make a hitch; see also sense 1.
*To equal
be on a par with, match, keep up with, even off, balance, parallel, break even, draw, come to a deadlock; see also equal.
*To marry
unite, unite in marriage, join in holy matrimony; see marry 1. See syn. study at fasten.
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Another word for tie
To make fast or firmly fixed, as by means of a cord or rope:
bind, fasten, knot, secure, tie up. See keep, tightenTo restrict the activity or free movement of:
chain, fetter, hamper, hamstring, handcuff, hobble, leash, manacle, shackle, trammel. (Informal) hog-tie. See free, helpTo do or make something equal to:
equal, match, meet1. See same
To make fast or firmly fixed, as by means of a cord or rope:
bind, fasten, knot, secure, tie. See keep, tightenTo cause to cease regular activity:
idle, immobilize, stop. Idiom: bring to a screeching halt. See continueTo cause to be busy or in use:
engage, monopolize, occupy, preempt. See action, used
That which unites or binds:
bond, knot, ligament, ligature, link, nexus, vinculum, yoke. See connectAn equality of scores, votes, or performances in a contest:
dead heat, deadlock, draw, stalemate, standoff. See same
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