Ligature word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "ligature" word

[noun] the act of tying or binding things together
[noun] something used to tie or bind
[noun] thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood)
[noun] a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
[noun] character consisting of two or more letters combined into one
[noun] (music) a group of notes connected by a slur

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\Lig"a*ture\ (l[i^]g"[.a]*t[-u]r; 135), n. [L. ligatura, fr. ligare, ligatum, to bind: cf. F. ligature. Cf. {Ally}, {League}, {Legatura}, {Liable}, {Ligament}.] 1. The act of binding. 2. Anything that binds; a band or bandage. 3. (Surg.)
(a) A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage.
(b) A thread or wire used to remove tumors, etc. 4. The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint. 5. Impotence caused by magic or charms. [Obs.] 6. (Mus.) A curve or line connecting notes; a slur. 7. (Print.) A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as [ae], [filig], [ffllig].
\Lig"a*ture\ (l[i^]g"[.a]*t[-u]r), v. t. (Surg.) To ligate; to tie.

Synonyms for ligature

binder, tying

Related terms: accent, beard, cable, capital, case, direct, font, italic, key signature, knot, ligation, notation, pi, point, presa, shoulder, stem, tempo mark, tie, twist, type class, type lice

The fun area, different aproach to word »ligature«

Let's analyse "ligature" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ERUTAGIL. Average typing speed for these characters is 2225 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-.. .. --. .- - ..- .-. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: ligature: 9 + 1 + 3 + 5 = 18, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: ligature: 3 + 9 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 9 + 5 = 39, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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