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tie-on

tie-on

6.4
Made to be attached with a string or cord
  • adjective
  • /ˈtaɪˌɑn/
translation icon : atado
  • She wore a tie-on apron while cooking to keep her clothes clean.

Examples

  • The package came with a tie-on label that made it easy to identify.

  • The dress features a cute tie-on bow at the waist for a stylish look.

  • I also adore the bow straps that you tie on the shoulders.

Antonyms

loose
129 1.9

Free and not controlled by anyone

How Permanent

fixed
1.0
to stick on
25 2.7
tie-on
6.4
clip-on
3 3.7
slip-on
3 3.2

Surface Forms

tie-on positive

Morphology

tie-on = tie + on (transparent) = tie + on

The adjective is a clear compound of 'tie' + particle 'on' meaning 'designed to be attached by tying', which is directly inferable from the base words.

Etymology

Tie-on is a simple compound of tie ('fasten with a knot') and on ('attached to'), so it means an item made to be fastened by tying onto something. Think of tying a tag to luggage or tying an apron around your waist to remember why a tie-on object is meant to be tied on.