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LIGATURES

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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Ligatures.

Ligatures - 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)

Something used to tie or bind

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
binder

The act of tying or binding things together

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tying
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attachmentfastening
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The dentist used ligatures to tie the braces to my teeth."
"In typography, ligatures are combinations of two or more letters joined together as a single glyph."
"Calligraphy artists often incorporate ligatures in their elegant penmanship."
"The handwritten manuscript included beautifully crafted ligatures."
"The doctor removed the surgical ligatures after the patient's wound had healed."
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Word Game Points

Is LIGATURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ligatures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LIGATURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is LIGATURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ligatures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LIGATURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is LIGATURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ligatures is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIGATURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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