Ligature
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, /, /.
To ligate; to tie.
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Ligature Translations
ligature in Dutch is toebinden, afbinden
ligature in German is Binde, Doppelbuchstabe
ligature in Spanish is ligadura
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