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Definition ligature in British English

ligature noun

[countable] noun
/ˈlɪɡətʃə(r)/
1

a piece of rope or string that you tie around something

Synonyms and related words
rope chain string
2

a thread or wire that doctors tie around a blood vessel to stop someone losing blood

Synonyms and related words
catheter defibrillator drain
Definition ligature in British English