to fasten (a person, thing) with string, rope etc; (also 'necktie') a band of material worn under the collar of a shirt and knotted in front; a long piece of rope etc used for fastening; something that keeps people united; an equal score in a game etc
fastening
Cases of word usage
1) a short post used to tie up a ship or on a road for directing traffic (bollard)
2) to tie up (a person etc) using chains (manacle)
3) to tie or fasten a person, animal, hay etc; a bundle of hay, straw; a framework supporting a roof, bridge etc; a padded belt worn by a person suffering from hernia (truss)
4) of tie (tying)
