tie down

Speech parts

1. tie down - Noun

2. tie down - Verb

Meaning

secure with or as if with ropes

restrain from independence by an obligation

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

tie-down

Synonyms

moor batten fetter tether truss cleat bind fix wedge restrain lashing shackle tie-up trussing

Antonyms

combat draw destroy challenge dispute counter
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Hypernyms

hold bind restrain confine constrain obligate

Hyponyms

fagot faggot hog-tie chain up faggot up

Examples

tie down the prisoners Source: Internet

tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed Source: Internet

He was tied down by his work Source: Internet

“If there are strong winds it’s important to tie down loose items such as trampolines, umbrellas and outdoor furniture and try to park the car undercover if you can. Source: Internet

A gravel or paved tie-down spot for typical bush planes like a Cessna, Piper or De Havilland rents for $55 a month. Source: Internet

Both the Frontier King Cab and Crew Cab models offer an available high-utility bed that includes a factory-applied spray-in bedliner and the new Utili-track tie-down system first introduced on Titan. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

tie bush tie clasp tie clip tie down strap tie hand and foot tie her tubes