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)
The act of tying or binding things together
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tyingHypernyms (Closely Related)
attachmentfasteningHyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is LIGATURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ligatures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordLIGATURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is LIGATURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ligatures is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLIGATURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.