n.

1. 带子，绳索
2. 连接物，纽带
3. 【医】结扎线
4. 【印】连字
5. 连音符

vt.

1. 缚；捆；结扎

n.

1. a thing used for tying something tightly.
   ▸a cord used in surgery, especially to tie up a bleeding artery.
2. Music  a slur or tie.
3. Printing  a character consisting of two or more joined letters, e.g. æ.

v.