Synonyms for ligature
ˈlɪg ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊərlig·a·ture

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1. ligaturenoun

   (music) a group of notes connected by a slur

   Synonyms:
   binder, tying

2. ligaturenoun

   character consisting of two or more letters combined into one

   Synonyms:
   binder, tying

3. ligaturenoun

   a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone

   Synonyms:
   binder, tying

4. ligaturenoun

   thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood)

   Synonyms:
   binder, tying

5. binder, ligaturenoun

   something used to tie or bind

   Synonyms:
   ring-binder, reaper binder, binder, tying

6. tying, ligaturenoun

   the act of tying or binding things together

   Synonyms:
   binder, tying

Matched Categories

1. • Band
   • Character
   • Fastening
   • Ligament
   • Music
   • Phrase
   • Thread

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ligaturenoun

   Synonyms:
   band, bandage, ligament, tie

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1. List of paraphrases for "ligature":

   ligation, tubal

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