lig·a·ture /ˈlɪgəˌʧʊr, ʧɚ/
繩,索,縛帶(vt.)縛,捆,結紮
lig·a·ture /ˈlɪgəˌʧʊ(ə)r, ʧɚ, ˌt(j)ʊ(ə)r/ 名詞
縛線,結紮線,打結
Lig·a·ture n.
1. The act of binding.
2. Anything that binds; a band or bandage.
3. Surg. (a) A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage. (b) A thread or wire used to remove tumors, etc.
4. The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint.
5. Impotence caused by magic or charms. [Obs.]
6. Mus. A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
7. Print. A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as æ, fi, ffl.
Lig·a·ture v. t. Surg. To ligate; to tie.
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ligature
n 1: (music) a group of notes connected by a slur
2: character consisting of two or more letters combined into
one
3: a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a
clarinet or saxophone
4: thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict
the flow of blood)
5: something used to tie or bind [syn: binder]
6: the act of tying or binding things together [syn: tying]