Definitions

1. noun

the act of binding or tying something together, especially a rope or cord used for this purpose

“The ligature was used to secure the wound tightly.”

2. noun

a tie or fastening, especially a surgical one

“The doctor used a ligature to close the incision.”

3. noun

a bond or tie, especially a spiritual or emotional one

“The strong ligature between the two friends lasted a lifetime.”

4. noun

a musical notation used to indicate the duration of a note

“The ligature in the musical score indicated a prolonged note.”