tie

Scrabble Points: | Base[3] | DW[6] | TW[9]
WWF Points: | Base[3] | DW[6] | TW[9]

1. tie one on Slang To become intoxicated; go on a drinking spree.

2. tie the knot Slang To get married.

3. tie the knot Slang To perform a marriage ceremony.

1. A cord, string, or other means by which something is tied.

2. Something that connects or unites; a link: a blood tie; marital ties.

3. A necktie.

4. A beam or rod that joins parts and gives support.

5. One of the beams, usually made of wood, that are laid across a railroad bed to secure the rails.

6. An equality of scores, votes, or performance in a contest: The election ended in a tie.

7. A contest so resulting; a draw.

8. Music A curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch, indicating that the tone is to be sustained for their combined duration.

1. tie in To bring into or have a close or effective relation; connect or coordinate: two events that do not tie in; tying the movie promotion in with the book sales.

2. tie into To attack energetically.

3. tie up Nautical To secure or be secured to a shore or pier; dock.

4. tie up To impede the progress of; block: The accident tied up traffic.

5. tie up To keep occupied; engage: She was tied up in a meeting all morning. The phone was tied up for an hour.

6. tie up To place (funds) so as to make inaccessible for other uses: tied up her cash in long-term investments.

1. To be fastened or attached: The apron ties at the back.

2. To achieve equal scores in a contest.

1. To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap: tied the kite to a post; tie up a bundle.

2. To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces: tied her shoes.

3. To make by fastening ends or parts: tie a knot.

4. To put a knot or bow in: tie a neck scarf.

5. To confine or restrict as if with cord: duties that tied him to the office.

6. To bring together in relationship; connect or unite: friends who were tied by common interests; people who are tied by blood or marriage.

7. Music To join (notes) by a tie.

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