to tye
- verb
- /taɪ/
- Archaic
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- She learned how to tye knots to ensure the boat was properly moored.
My string broke, So whoever tied my string, I want sacking.
- My string broke, So whoever tied my string, I want sacking.
- My arms looked like my mom was tying string around my joints.
Examples
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My arms looked like my mom was tying string around my joints.
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Voila, the hagfish ties itself in yet another knot to gain leverage and yank off the meat.
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The sailor carefully tyed the rope to secure the sail against the strong wind.
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In the olden days, people would tye their belongings to prevent them from blowing away.
Synonyms
132
3.2
To tie something tightly with rope or string
74
2.2
Fasten something with rope so it cannot move
35
1.9
To tie things together with a thin cord
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4.4
To tie an animal or object so it cannot move away
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4.7
To fasten something securely with rope or cord
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1.0
To tie or secure something with a strong cord
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1.0
To tie rope or string so it holds
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4.0
To fasten something with rope or straps to keep it from moving
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7.0
To tie the legs and wings of a bird so it cooks evenly
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6.1
To bind things with a thin rope or string
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3.2
Fasten a rope or string so it does not come loose
To tie a rope to a metal or wooden fitting to hold it in place
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Surface Forms
Etymology
The verb tye is an old or dialect form of the modern verb tie, which means 'to fasten' or 'bind'. That's why to tye something is to fasten it with rope, string, or cord.