tie
Formal collar adornment
To tie something is to unite it with or connect it to another thing: you can tie a rope to a vehicle or tie performance to pay.
To tie a knot is to create the knot using something like string or rope, but to tie the knot is a figurative way to express entering into marriage.
When scores are tied, or when you tie the score, the scores are equal.
To tie a record is to achieve the same level as that achievement.
Among other things, a tie can be an instance of tying in competition (the game ended in a tie), a strip of material worn and tied around the neck (necktie), or a connection between things: The two countries enjoyed close diplomatic ties.
Thick twisted fibers
- lashingBeating or binding
- loopCurve closing on itself
- hitchTemporary difficulty or snag
- bendCurve or flex
splice · twist · bowline · square · reef · figure-eight · overhand · clove
Fasten or obligate
- constrainTo limit or restrict
- restrictTo impose limits upon
- limitMaximum allowed extent
- confineRestrict to boundaries
hamper · encumber · hinder · fetter · curb · leash · tether · shackle
Neck scarf, tucked in
- bowtieSymmetrical knotted neckwear
- ascotLooped silk neckwear
- four-in-handBasic necktie knot style
- clip-onGrips to attach
silk · paisley · striped · knot · dimple · collar · suit · formal
Mutual blocking, no progress
- stalemateMutual obstruction preventing progress
- evenUniform and level
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
impasse · split · equal · score · match · game · competition · playoff
A joining or relation
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- relationshipConnection between entities
- linkPoint of connection
- bindingLegally or morally required
alliance · loyalty · commitment · affinity · kinship · solidarity · unity · partnership
rope
Thick twisted fibers
bend · splice · twist · bowline · square · reef · figure-eight · overhand · clove · secure
bind
Fasten or obligate
confine · hamper · encumber · hinder · fetter · curb · leash · tether · shackle · hobble
cravat
Neck scarf, tucked in
- bowtieSymmetrical knotted neckwear
- ascotLooped silk neckwear
- four-in-handBasic necktie knot style
clip-on · silk · paisley · striped · knot · dimple · collar · suit · formal · accessory
deadlock
Mutual blocking, no progress
- stalemateMutual obstruction preventing progress
- evenUniform and level
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
standoff · impasse · split · equal · score · match · game · competition · playoff · overtime
connection
A joining or relation
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- relationshipConnection between entities
- linkPoint of connection
binding · alliance · loyalty · commitment · affinity · kinship · solidarity · unity · partnership · fidelity
sleeper
One at rest
track · timber · crosstie · support · joist · structural · wooden · concrete · ballast · gauge
- appareldresses, shirt, blouses, skirts, dress
- connectionslink, links, connect, connection, bond
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- Short Wordsact, a, add, I, bat
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring
- business districtfinancial district, CBD, office building, office tower, skyscraper
tiedivorce
Legal end of matrimony
separation · break · severance · disconnection · estrangement
- tied upSecured or unavailable
- tie the knotGet legally wed
- tied the knotGot married
- tied downSecured with bindings
- bow tieLooped neckwear forming wings
- tie upBind or occupy completely
tied, untie, tier, ties, untied, bow tie, necktie, unties, tiebreaker