(n): articles of clothing worn about the neck
(n): a social or business relationship
(n): a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
(n): equality of score in a contest
(n): a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
(n): a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
(n): long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
(n): a fastener that serves to join or connect
(n): restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
(n): the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
(n): designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
(n): (music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
(n): (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
(n): one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
(n): a structural member used to stiffen a framework
(n): a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
(n): a line made of twisted fibers or threads
(v): fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
(v): cause to be firmly attached
(v): finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
(v): make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
(v): limit or restrict to
(v): place limits on (extent or access)
(v): connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
(v): form a knot or bow in
(v): give shape or form to
(v): create social or emotional ties
(v): have or establish a relationship to
(v): perform a marriage ceremony
(v): act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
(v): make by tying pieces together
(v): make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
(v): unite musical notes by a tie
(v): connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
