Definition of Tied

Adjective: tied  tId

1. Bound or secured closely
   "the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied";
   - trussed
    
2. Bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection
   "people tied by blood or marriage"
    
3. Fastened with strings or cords
   "a neatly tied bundle";
   - fastened
    
4. Closed with a lace
   "snugly tied shoes";
   - laced
    
5. Of the score in a contest
   "the score is tied";
   - even, level

1. Fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
   "They tied their victim to the chair";
   - bind
    
2. Finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
   "The teams drew a tie";
   - draw
    
3. Limit or restrict to
   "I am tied to UNIX"; "These big jets are tied to large airports"
    
4. Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
   "Tie the ropes together";
   - connect, link, link up
    
5. Form a knot or bow in
   "tie a necktie"
    
6. Create social or emotional ties
   - bind, attach, bond
    
7. Perform a marriage ceremony
   - marry, wed, splice
    
8. Make by tying pieces together
   "The fishermen tied their flies"
    
9. Unite musical notes by a tie

See also:
tieclasps
tieing

Anagrams containing the word tied

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