- (uncountable) The act of tying or binding something.
- (countable) A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
- (countable, typography) A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ĳ; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.
- (countable, music) A group of notes played as a phrase, or the curved line that indicates such a phrase.
- (countable) A piece used to hold a reed to the mouthpiece on woodwind instruments.
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ligature f (plural ligatures)
- a tie; the action of tying
- a binding, notably in horticulture
- ligature; a character that combines multiple letters; logotype.