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  • 1tie — 1. verb 1) they tied Max to a chair Syn: bind, tie up, tether, hitch, strap, truss, fetter, rope, chain, make fast, moor, lash, attach, fasten, fix, secure, join, connect …

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  • 2tie-dye — verb (T) to tie string around parts of a piece of material and colour it with dye (=coloured liquid) in order to make a special pattern …

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  • 3Tie-dye — used as stage decor, Snoqualmie Moondance festival (1992) Tie dye is a process of resist dyeing textiles or clothing which is made from knit or woven fabric, usually cotton; typically using bright colors. It is a modern version of traditional… …

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  • 4tie — [tī] vt. tied, tying or tieing [ME tien < OE tigan, tegan; akin to teag, a rope: for IE base see TOW1] 1. to fasten, attach, or bind together or to something else, as with string, cord, or rope made secure by knotting, etc. [to tie someone s… …

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  • 5string — [striŋ] n. [ME streng < OE, akin to Ger strang: see STRONG] 1. a) a thin line of twisted fiber used for tying, pulling, fastening, etc.; slender cord or thick thread b) a narrow strip of leather or cloth for fastening shoes, clothing, etc.;… …

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  • 6String art — String art, created with thread and paper. A string art representing a projection of the 8 dimen …

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  • 7tie — [n1] fastening attachment, band, bandage, bond, brace, connection, cord, fastener, fetter, gag, hookup, joint, knot, ligament, ligature, link, network, nexus, outfit, rope, strap, string, tackle, tie in, tie up, yoke, zipper; concept 680 tie [n2] …

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  • 8tie up — tie [n1] fastening attachment, band, bandage, bond, brace, connection, cord, fastener, fetter, gag, hookup, joint, knot, ligament, ligature, link, network, nexus, outfit, rope, strap, string, tackle, tie in, tie up, yoke, zipper; concept 680 tie… …

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  • 9tie — ► VERB (tying) 1) attach or fasten with string, cord, etc. 2) form into a knot or bow. 3) restrict or limit to a particular situation or place. 4) connect; link. 5) achieve the same score or ranking as another competitor. 6) hold together by a… …

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  • 10string tie — n a thick string worn around your neck and held in place by a decorative object, worn especially by men in the western US …

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