Meaning of the word ligature in English

What does ligature mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ligature

US /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃɚ/

Noun

1.

a thread or wire used for tying something, especially a blood vessel:

Example:
Ligatures are used in surgery to stop the flow of a bleeding artery.
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