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How to pronounce “ligature

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Pronunciation guide for ligature

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Practice the English pronunciation of ligature with real speech in context.
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(uncountable) The act of tying or binding something.

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Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (uncountable) The act of tying or binding something.
  • (countable) A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
  • A thread or wire used to remove tumours, etc.
  • The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness.
  • (countable, typography) A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ij; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.
  • (countable, music) A group of notes played as a phrase, or the curved line that indicates such a phrase.
  • (music) A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
  • (countable) A piece used to hold a reed to the mouthpiece on woodwind instruments.
  • Any binding, uniting, or restraining principle or agency.
  • A spell or charm that induces sexual impotence.
  • [Verb]
  • (surgery) To ligate; to tie.

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