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Meaning of 'ligature' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ligature [ n.]
- The act of binding.
- Anything that binds; a band or bandage.
- A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage.
- A thread or wire used to remove tumors, etc.
- The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint.
- Impotence caused by magic or charms.
- A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
- A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as ae, /, /.
2 . Ligature [ v. t.]
- To ligate; to tie.

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