ligature

Definition

The act of tying or binding something.

Etymology

From Middle English ligature, from Middle French ligature, from Late Latin ligātūra, from Latin ligātus, past participle of ligāre (“to tie, bind”).

Example Sentences

• "anti-ligature clothing"
• "I likewiſe felt ſeveral ſlender Ligatures acroſs my Body, from my Armpits to my Thighs. I could only look upwards, the Sun began to grow hot, and the Light offended mine Eyes."
• "He hid shoelaces or rope under cushions to use as ligatures."

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