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What does ligature mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word ligature? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (uncountable) The act of tying or binding something.
  2. (countable) A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
  3. A thread or wire used to remove tumours, etc.
  4. The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness.
  5. (countable, typography) A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ij; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.
  6. (music) A group of notes played as a phrase, or the curved line that indicates such a phrase.
  7. (music) A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
  8. (countable) A piece used to hold a reed to the mouthpiece on woodwind instruments.
  9. Impotence caused by magic or charms.
Verb
  1. (surgery) To ligate; to tie.
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