Definition of ligature

• n. - The act of binding.
• n. - Anything that binds; a band or bandage.
• n. - A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage.
• n. - A thread or wire used to remove tumors, etc.
• n. - The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint.
• n. - Impotence caused by magic or charms.
• n. - A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
• n. - A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as ae, /, /.
• v. t. - To ligate; to tie.