Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Ligature.
Ligature - as a noun
(music) a group of notes connected by a slur
Character consisting of two or more letters combined into one
A metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
Thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood)
The act of tying or binding things together
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tyingHypernyms (Closely Related)
attachmentfasteningHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ligature - as a verb
To ligate; to tie.
Example Sentences
"The doctor used a ligature to tie off the blood vessel during the surgery."
"A ligature is a type of medical device used to secure or close off a blood vessel or duct."
"In calligraphy, a ligature is a combination of two or more letters joined together."
"This font includes ligatures for certain letter combinations."
"The musician adjusted the ligature on his saxophone reed."
Word Game Points
Is LIGATURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ligature is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LIGATURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is LIGATURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ligature is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLIGATURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is LIGATURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ligature is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLIGATURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
